Hĕcătē, ēs, f., = Ἑκάτη,
I daughter of Perses , or Perseus , and Asteria , sister of Latona , the presider over enchantments , conjurations , etc.; she is often identified with Diana , Luna , and Proserpina , and is therefore represented with three heads , Cic. N. D. 3, 18, 46; Verg. A. 4, 511 Serv.; Ov. M. 7, 74; 94; 194; 14, 405; id. F. 1, 141; Hor. S. 1, 8, 33; Sen. Phaedr. 420 et saep. —
II Derivv.
A Hĕcătēĭus , a, um, adj., of or belonging to Hecate , Hecateian : carmina, i. e. magical incantations , Ov. M. 14, 44: Aulis, devoted to Diana , Stat. Ach. 1, 447: Idus, i. e. of August , sacred to Diana , id. Silv. 3, 1, 60.—
B Hĕcătēïs , ĭdos, f. adj., Hecateian : herba, i. e. enchanter's nightshade , Ov. M. 6, 139.