Prayer to Hestia
Hestia
Hestia, royal daughter of almighty Kronos, You who holds the central abode, the magnificent perpetual fire, elevate the respectful suppliants who worship You in their holy ceremonies, grant to them ever-flourishing happiness, glad and pure, O' dwelling of the Blissful Gods, steady support of mortals, eternal, glow-formed, needed by all, come, smiling Blessed Goddess, accept these offerings with kind heart, inspire happiness and gentle health.
Fons · Source
AuthorLABRYS Polytheistic Community
WorkHellenic Polytheism: Household Worship
SectionHymn to Hestia
Occasionhousehold ceremony — opening hymn
Classificatio · Taxonomy
Culturegreek
Formritual
DeitiesHestia
Functionsinvocation · petition · praise
Spherefamily · personal