In this episode of Goddess Talks, part of The Goddess Project Podcast, I sit down with author and researcher Sorita d’Este for a thoughtful and engaging conversation on the goddess Hekate. Together, we explore some of the most common misconceptions surrounding Hekate, the current trends shaping how she is understood today, and what it means to approach her through both historical research and modern spiritual practice. We also touch on the sacred site of Lagina in Turkey, one of the most important ancient centres of Hekate worship.

This is a conversation that moves between scholarship, lived experience, and the evolving presence of the goddess in the modern world. About Sorita d’Este: Sorita d’Este is an author, researcher, and international lecturer specializing in magic, mythology, and the study of ancient deities, with a particular focus on Hekate. With over 30 years of experience, her work brings together historical sources, esoteric traditions, and contemporary devotional practice.

She is the founder of the Covenant of Hekate, an international community devoted to the goddess, and the creator of the Rite of Her Sacred Fires, a global ritual held annually in Hekate’s honor. Sorita is also the director of Avalonia Books, an independent publishing house dedicated to esoteric and magical studies. Her publications include Circle for Hekate, Hekate: Liminal Rites, and several influential edited volumes that have shaped modern engagement with goddess traditions.

Find Sorita here:

Website: https://www.soritadeste.com

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MeetingInTheCircle

Avalonia Books: https://www.avaloniabooks.com

Hekate Workshop: Lagina, Turkey

If you felt inspired by our discussion, I am hosting a live workshop on Hekate at Lagina on Saturday, March 21st. This session will explore the archaeology, ritual practices, and historical significance of one of the most important sanctuary sites dedicated to Hekate in the ancient world.

We will go deeper into the material, context, and lived experience of the goddess in this sacred space.

Register here: https://www.artemisresearchcentre.com/event-details/hecate-at-lagina-cult-temple-and-sacred-authority

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