Amongst the Greek gods, Hestia seems to be the most gracious to me. Sister of Zeus and the firstborn of the Olympians, she had few temples of her own yet she was worshipped by all. She never pushed herself to the fore. She guarded the house and hearth and never letting the fire go out was a way of paying homage to her – thus being more present in the life of every Greek than the more high and mighty members of her family.

This photo of her is a sculpture on top of the rotunda of Biebrich Palace in Wiesbaden – one of twelve statues that look down on the River Rhine.

The Ragtag Daily Prompt: Gracious