What a Deipnon is

The Deipnon (Greek for “evening meal” or “supper”) was:

A monthly offering meal given to Hecate

Performed on the last night of the lunar month (the dark moon )

A time of cleansing, protection, and renewal

What People Offered

Traditionally, people left food as an offering for Hecate and restless spirits.

Common items included:

Garlic

Bread or cakes

Eggs

Fish

Honey

These were often placed at crossroads or outside the home.

Purpose of the Deipnon

The ritual had three main meanings:

1. Cleansing

People would clean their homes and spiritually “reset” before the new month.

2. Protection

Offerings were meant to:

Appease spirits

Gain Hecate’s protection

3) Renewal

It marked the end of one cycle and preparation for the next.