Hestia was the Greek goddess of the home, hearth, and fire. She was the daughter of Cronus and Rhea and sister to Zeus, Hades, Poseidon, Hera, and Demeter. As a virgin goddess, Hestia remained unmarried despite suitors like Poseidon and Apollo. She was depicted as having red or white clothing and hair to represent the burning fire of the hearth. Hestia's most important role was maintaining the public and private hearth fires, which were seen as symbols of community and welcome.

1. Hestia
The Goddess of
Home, Hearth and
Fire.

2. Hestia’s
Family
o
Hestia’s
family
includes of
Rhea and
Cronus, Zeus,
Poseidon,
Hades, Hera
and Demeter.

3. Hestia’s Looks
Hestia dressed in
red or white and
had red hair and
fair skin.

4. The Myth Behind
Hestia
Hestia, like all of
Cronus's children
(except Zeus) was
eaten, but
escaped once
Zeus killed
Cronus.

5. Hestia’s
Relationships
Hestia is a virgin
goddess, all
though Poseidon
and Apollo
wanted to marry
her.

6. Hestia’s Children
Hestia has no
children, which
may seem of for a
goddess of home.

7. The Temple Of
Hestia
Hestia’s temple’s
are located in a
meeting hall
called the
prytaneion. In her
temple there is
ashes burning
24/7.

8. Interesting Facts
Hestia is immune
to Aphrodite’s
“curse” she can
choose to love
who ever she
wants.

9. The First And The
Last
Hestia was also
known as the
“First and the
Last”. She was
the fist born from
Rhea and Cronus
and the last one to
come out of his
stomach. After
being eaten.

10. The Meaning Of
Hestia
Hestia and
Hephaestus in
early Greece
means Fireplace

11. “Keeper of the
Reserves”
 Hestia’s biggest
responsibility, being
an “estate
manager” was to go
to every house and
make sure that had
proper clothes and
their pantries full.

12. Bibliography
 http://www.goddessgift.com/goddessmyths/greek_goddess_Hestia.htm
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13. The End
By: Ronnie