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The Argonautica · Character

Hecate

Goddess of witchcraft, worshipped by Medea.

minor

Also known as Hekatê, Brimo, Hekatê Brimo, nightmare Hekatê bare

First appearance: book iii

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TETelamonAEAesonMEMedeaARArgusJAJasonHEHecate

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See Hecate in book iii