ORPHIC HYMN TO HECATE

Hecate is one of the most intringuing Goddesses of the Hellenic Pantheon. She is a Titaness who decided to support Zeus in His battle against Cronus and the other Titans. Her image, along with Hermes, often stood as a symbol of protection in the entrances of homes. She is the Goddess of the Crossroads, the One who protects the innocent and at the same time She commands all things nocturnal, including ghosts and restless spirits. Her power, as the Orphic hymn dedicated to her mentions, expands to all three realms of the earth. 

Here is an English translation of the Orphic hymn :

Hecate of the Path, I invoke Thee, Lovely Lady of the Triple Crossroads, Celestial, Chthonian and Marine One, Lady of the Saffron Robe. Sepulchral One, celebrating the Bacchic Mysteries among the souls of the dead, Daughter of Perses,Lover of Solitude, rejoicing in deer. Nocturnal One, Lady of the Dogs, Invincible Queen. She of the Cry of the Beast, Ungirt One, having an irresistible form. Bullherder, Keeper of the Keys of all the Universe, Mistress, Guide, Bride, Nurturer of Youths, Mountain Wanderer. I pray to Thee, Maiden, to be present at our hallowed rites of initiation, always bestowing Thy Graciousness upon the shepherds. 

The following is a song by the Greek band 'Daemonia Nymphe' ,where some of the lyrics of the Orphic Hymn to Hecate are sung.