h e s t i a
Hestia is a sibling of Zeus, Demeter, Poseidon, Hera and Hades, though she gave up her place
among the others on Mount Olympus to tend hearth fires for which she
is known. In ancient times, the hearth was the heart of the home, providing shelter and warmth
as well as cooked meals. Each time a new Greek colony was established, a public hearth was created
and kindled with a flame carried from Hestia's own hearth. Every meal began and ended with
an offering to Hestia, and a newborn child was carried around the family hearth before introduced
to the family. She was a quiet goddess and never married; she also preferred to stay out of the
conflicts of her siblings and other gods and goddesses. She is not mentioned in myths, but like
Demeter, she played a vital role in everyday life of mortals. Citrine is known for healing and
filling oneself with joy, and peridot was used as a talisman against evil in the Middle Ages and
currently used to build health, wealth and emotional stability. The two together represent healing
and health, and this seems a fitting tribute for the goddess of the home and hearth. The faceted
gemstones are set in sterling silver by the talented artisans of SilverRocks, and the pendant is paired
with a delicate sterling silver rope chain.
Cost: $54.00 USD
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c a t e g o r i e s :
- Color: yellow
- Color: yellow green
- Material: quartz rocks
- Material: chained
- Type: necklace - mid
- Geek Chic: literary allusions
- Cool Finds: cool stones
The pendant and chain are robust to toddler tugs, but as with
all beaded jewelry: do not let young toddlers chew on it.
