Marble statuette of triple-bodied Hekate and the three Graces

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1st–2nd century CE · Marble · Greek and Roman Art

Marble statuette of triple-bodied Hekate and the three Graces — Unknown

Hekate presided over pathways and crossroads, especially at night. She was the goddess of the moon and of nocturnal sorcery. Like Hermes, she could travel to and from the underworld and the earth.

Artist
Unknown
Date
1st–2nd century CE
Medium
Marble
Culture
Roman
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Credit line
The Bothmer Purchase Fund, 1987

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