Hestia Hestia In Ancient Greek religion, Hestia (; , "hearth" or "fireside") is a virgin goddess of the hearth, architecture, and the right ordering of domesticity, the family, the home, and the state. In Greek mythology, she is a daughter of Kronos and Rhea. Hestia received the first offering at every sacrifice in the household. In the public domain, the hearth of the "prytaneum" functioned as her official sanctuary. With the establishment of a new colony, flame from Hestia's public hearth in the mother city would be carried to the new settlement. Her Roman equivalent is Vesta; Herodotus equates the Scythian
The Goddess (1934 film) composed, unique piano score by Kevin Purrone, who also recorded the musical background. The University of Hong Kong Press repackaged the DVD film in 2005, combining it with a biography of Ruan Lingyu called "Ruan Lingyu: The Goddess of Shanghai". While the original film only used Chinese intertitles for the silent film, both 2003 and 2005 versions of the DVD have English intertitles available. "The Goddess" is frequently referenced and analysed alongside various films based on style, motifs, and/or themes. The notable Shanghai film "Street Angel" is regularly connected with "The Goddess" for its tone and material. The film is