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Hestia is the ancient Greek goddess of home and hearth🔥 and here are some simple offerings for her:
• Olive oil 🫒 A traditional ancient Greek offering for protection, peace, and nourishment.
• Honey 🍯 Represents sweetness and the warmth of the hearth.
• Bread 🍞 Freshly baked or simple loaves as a symbol of sustenance.
• Wine 🍷 A small libation of red or white wine, symbolizing celebration and hospitality.
• Candles 🕯️ To honour her as the goddess of the hearth flame.
• Flowers 💐 Fresh flowers or faux flowers for simplicity and calm.
• Cooked meals 🍲 A portion of home-cooked food, especially soups or stews, as a gesture of hospitality.
• Incense 🪔 Frankincense, myrrh, copal, or sandalwood for purification and devotion.
• Simple tea 🫖 Herbal teas like chamomile or peppermint, representing warmth and welcome.
• Homemade crafts 🧶 Knitted or sewn items, representing the domestic arts.
• Grains 🌾 Barley, oats, or rice, offered raw or as part of a meal.
• Clay or pottery 🏺Small handmade items symbolizing the home and stability.
• Clean, well-kept spaces 🧹 Tidying and maintaining a clean altar or hearth area in her honour.
• Warm drinks ☕️ Coffee or hot chocolate, especially during colder months, symbolizing warmth and comfort.