Description
Hekate the Witch is a striking hardback reimagining of the Titan-born goddess whose influence continues to shape myth, witchcraft, and modern spiritual practice. Written in lyrical verse by internationally bestselling poet Nikita Gill, this work invites readers into a vivid retelling of Hekate’s origins, her descent into the underworld, and her rise as a guardian, guide, and wielder of liminal power.
Set against the backdrop of the Titan–Olympian war, the story follows a young Hekate as her world fractures. When the Olympians overthrow the Titans, she and her mother are forced to flee, leaving behind her imprisoned father, Perses. To keep her safe from Zeus and Poseidon, Hekate’s mother hides her in the underworld with Styx and Hades. There, in a realm of shadows, spirits, chthonic deities, and ancient magic, Hekate must learn who she is and what she may one day become.
Gill’s retelling is atmospheric, emotionally intelligent, and fiercely imaginative. Through verse, she gives voice to a goddess rarely centred in classical texts, revealing her vulnerability, rage, tenderness, and determination. Hekate’s story becomes one of survival and sovereignty – a coming-of-age journey shaped by loss, resilience, and transformation.
Readers of Circe, Lore, A Thousand Ships, and contemporary mythopoetic retellings will find themselves captivated by Gill’s ability to breathe new life into a deity long associated with liminality, thresholds, the underworld, and the mysteries of witchcraft. While the story is fictional, it draws upon well-known mythic threads, offering a rich and immersive reimagining rather than a historical account.
This hardback edition is beautifully designed, making it ideal for:
• Readers devoted to Greek mythology and dark, atmospheric retellings
• Fans of poetic storytelling and feminist reinterpretations
• Practitioners who feel drawn to Hekate’s imagery and mythic associations
• Collectors of gorgeously crafted editions and myth-inspired literature
Hekate the Witch is a powerful expression of myth, magic, and metamorphosis, capturing the essence of a goddess who stands at the crossroads of worlds and destinies.
