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    Hekate was symbolized by keys from at least the Hellenistic period onwards to represent her role in opening the gates of Hades and controlling Cerberus. As the key-bearer and liminal guide, Hekate uses her keys to decide who can enter or exit the Underworld, representing her guardianship against evil and boundaries between life and death.

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    Hekate was symbolized by keys from at least the Hellenistic period onwards to represent her role in opening the gates of Hades and controlling Cerberus. As the key-bearer and liminal guide, Hekate uses her keys to decide who can enter or exit the Underworld, representing her guardianship against evil and boundaries between life and death.

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    Hekate was symbolized by keys from at least the Hellenistic period onwards to represent her role in opening the gates of Hades and controlling Cerberus. As the key-bearer and liminal guide, Hekate uses her keys to decide who can enter or exit the Underworld, representing her guardianship against evil and boundaries between life and death.

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    Name of the symbol:Keys (Klidouchos) History of the Symbol: In Hekate Soteria, Sarah I.

    Johnston states that the key was a symbol for Hekate from at least Hellenistic times onwards. The keys She held were for opening Hades and the bars of Cerberus. (1). The Orphic Hymn to Hekate names Her as key-bearer because of her role as guardian against evil and of boundaries.(2)

    Meaning of the symbol: Hekate used the keys to open Hades. Or to keep them closed. Johnston also sites other works where Hekate is listed as the goddess who opened the gates of the Underworld. Hekate is also known as the liminal guide, sometimes refusing the passage between life and death. thus using the keys to open or close the door.

    Sources: (1) Hekate Soteria by Sarah Iles Johnston 1990 p. 41 (2)The Temple of Hekate by Tara Sanchez 2011, p.173

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