Hestia

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 * draw and then scan pictures
 * write a summary of her relationships with the other gods
 * compare and contrasts

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Hestia was the first child of Cronus and Rhea. She had three brothers:Zeus, Poseidon and Hades. Two sisters: Hera and Demeter. For more information go [|here]
 * Hestia was the chief of all goddesses.
 * She has the richest portion of the midst of the house.
 * She presides over the public earth of the city.
 * Her power extends over all altars and hearths.
 * Hestia's greek name was "Vesta".
 * Also a guardian of parliaments.
 * She had few significant temples or shrines dedicated to her.
 * She had few significant temples or shrines dedicated to her.



= = Hestia was regarded as one of the twelve great gods. Hestia was the first child to be swallowed by Cronus, and also the last one to be disgorged. The gods Apollon and Poseidon both wanted to marry her, but she refused and remained an eternal virgin. Hestia was the goddess of domestic life and the giver of all domestic happiness and blessings. She was believed to part of every home. As the goddess of sacred fire, Hestia had to share in the sacrifices in the temples of the gods. = = = = = = =http://www.theoi.com/Ouranios/Hestia.html= = = = = = = == == = =

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