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Hecate

In Greek mythology, a goddess of the earth, moon, and underground realm of the dead, later considered the goddess of sorcery and witchcraft.

The light draft monitor Etlah (q.v.) was renamed Hecate 15 June 1869 while laid up in an unfinished condition at Mound City, III.