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What does the goddess Hestia love?
Virgin goddess The gods Poseidon and Apollo both (her brother and nephew respectively) fell in love with Hestia and vied for her hand in marriage. But Hestia would have neither of them, and went to Zeus instead, and swore a great oath, that she would remain a virgin for all time and never marry.
Why did Hestia not marry?
The Homeric hymn to Aphrodite states that Hestia’s high status was granted to her by Zeus because of her oath to remain a virgin and never marry. The hymn says that Zeus gave Hestia the honor of being at the center of every house and entitled to a share of every sacred offering made by the ancient Greeks.
Who is the wife of Hestia?
Hestia never married or had kids. Zeus granted her the right to remain an eternal virgin. In many ways she was the opposite of the goddess Aphrodite.
Who is the first love interest of Hestia?
Bell is Hestia’s first Familia member and love interest. Hestia appears to have been in love with Bell since he first joined her Familia, as no one wanted to join her and the two were alone in the world. Hestia tends to get jealous very easily whenever Bell thinks about or interacts with other girls.
What kind of relationship does Hestia have with Loki?
Hestia and Loki appear to have a rival goddess relationship that has lasted since the time they were in heaven until the present. Loki tends to make fun of her small Familia as well as being a ‘runt’.
Why did the Greek goddess Hestia turn down love proposals?
Hestia’s oath remained unshakable, turning down love proposals from Poseidon and Apollo. Owing to this, her fellow gods always came to her defense whenever another deity threatened her chastity. In one incidence, Priapus – a minor god of fertility, fruits and male genitalia – attempted to rape Hestia who was sleeping.
Why does Bell Love Hestia in Danmachi?
Bell loves Hestia in Danmachi; however, it isn’t in a romantic manner. The love he feels for her is the desire to protect and worship his Goddess. While it does seem that he may view her in a romantic light, it hasn’t reached that level yet.