Hestia

Well-honored Hestia, queen of the hearthfire,

first among the deathless ones, first are the offerings

you receive, first are the blessings you provide.

Hestia, holder of the household, upholder

of community, tender of the flame in every

home, every city, every place where we gather

together to live our lives. First you are in tales

long told, eldest and youngest child of old Cronos

and clever Rhea; first you are in holy rites,

first you are in family custom, first to take

from simple meal or lavish feast. Where bread is broken,

where welcome is warm, we know your might. O goddess.

Reviews

[Angel]

As a mother with seven kids, all grown now, I have to say...I do appreciate the goddess of the hearthfire, and I thank her for looking after my household and my children, through their childhood years.