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Noun hestia has 1 sense
  1. Hestia - (Greek mythology) the goddess of the hearth and its fire in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Vesta
    --1 is a kind of
    Greek deity

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Hestia

Description:

Hestia is the ancient Greek goddess of the hearth, home, and domesticity. She is depicted as a modest and compassionate figure.

Sense 1:

Noun (Proper) - Mythology

Hestia was one of the twelve Olympians, the ancient Greek gods and goddesses who resided on Mount Olympus.

Example Sentence: In Greek mythology, Hestia was revered for her role in maintaining the sacred fire of the hearth.

Sense 2:

Noun (Common) - Architecture

Hestia refers to a circular hearth or central fireplace in ancient Greek architecture.

Example Sentence: The design of the ancient Greek temple included a hestia where offerings were made to the gods.

Sense 3:

Noun (Common) - Personification

Hestia can also be used to personify the warmth and comfort of home and private life.

Example Sentence: After a long day at work, Jane looked forward to returning to the hestia of her cozy apartment.

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