Mythology & Folklore Candle Collection

Handmade Mythology Candles by Hekate’s Flame

Hand-poured in small batches with premium coconut apricot wax, crackling wood wicks,
and evocative scent profiles crafted to tell a story.

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Candle of the Month: ‘Keeper of the Sacred’

Cardamom, Saffron, and Tobacco Leaves

A portion of the proceeds supports the First Nations Development Institute, honoring Indigenous wisdom & sovereignty.

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Handmade winter scented candle inspired by White Buffalo Calf Woman

Imagine a winter evening.
The air is cold enough to make each breath visible, and the earth smells of frost and woodsmoke. Somewhere close, a fire crackles, steady, warm, alive. You pause, listen, and feel something ancient move in the stillness; a reminder that sacredness begins with how we listen.

That’s the spirit of ‘Keeper of the Sacred’, a candle inspired by White Buffalo Calf Woman, who taught that ceremony is not separate from daily life and that every act of care, every moment of gratitude, can be a form of prayer.

The scent begins with peppercorn, cardamom, and bergamot, bright and lively like a spark in cold air. Saffron, incense, and paprika bring depth and warmth, while patchouli, vetiver, and tobacco leaf ground the scent in earth and memory.

Made with coconut apricot wax and crackling wooden wicks, it carries the soft sound of a hearth fire and the ease of slowing down.

This is a scent for quiet gratitude, for those who move gently through the world, remembering that every breath, every flame, can be a way of saying thank you.

Enchant My Cart
Anny Papatheodorou, candlemaker and founder of Hekate’s Flame, smiling warmly in a cream crochet sweater over a dark floral dress, embodying the warmth, artistry, and storytelling spirit behind her myth-inspired candles.

🕯️ Meet the Candlemaker

I’m Anny ~ psychotherapist, myth-lover, and keeper of the flame behind Hekate’s Flame Apothecary. Born of Greek and Anatolian roots, I carry a lifelong reverence for myth, ritual, and the unseen threads that bind scent to memory, story to soul.

By day, I walk with others through the landscapes of healing. By night, I pour candles as offerings, each one a vessel of archetype and alchemy, crafted to honor the sacred, the wild, the liminal.

This work is deeply personal. It’s slow magick made by hand, guided by intuition, shaped by myth, and poured with care into every flame.

Behind the Flame

Crafting Myth and Mystery in Every Artisan Candle Flame

Hekate’s Flame Apothecary™ was born from a reverence for mythology, the spell of candlelight, and a passion for fostering emotional connection through scent. Each candle is a carefully crafted blend of eco-conscious ingredients and timeless storytelling, drawing from ancient myths, archetypal symbols, and realms of fantasy to create a sensory experience that invites reflection, ritual, and enchantment.

Rooted in the wisdom of gods, heroes, and legendary figures, our candles serve as bridges to the mythic, a way to commune with deeper parts of the self and stir ancestral memory.

Poured with natural coconut apricot wax and infused with clean-burning fragrance oils, each Hekate’s Flame candle is designed to honor the sacred connection between scent, memory, and emotion.

Lighting these candles invites presence, meaning, and ritual into your space. Whether you’re seeking stillness, courage, or creative fire, each flame offers a quiet moment of transformation, rooted in myth and guided by intention.

Discover the Right Flame: Candle Sizes, Scent Strength, and Clean Burn Quality

At Hekate’s Flame™, each candle is crafted for a clean, evocative burn, whether you're kindling a moment of stillness or filling the room with myth and memory. All candles are hand-poured with our signature Coconut Apricot wax blend, chosen for its smooth finish, excellent scent throw, and gentle, even flame. Whether you're marking a moment, lighting a quiet altar, or simply adding atmosphere to your home, each vessel is crafted to offer warmth, beauty, and presence.

🌿 Petite 4 oz Amber Jar
Small and full of character. A perfect size for thoughtful moments, small spaces, or gifting, whether it's by your bedside, in a guest room, your personal altar, or tucked into a travel bag.

🌿 Classic 8 oz Amber Jar
Balanced and versatile. Ideal for everyday use in your favorite corners. Let it warm your reading nook, home office, or bedside altar, where its flame flickers like a whisper and scent can soften the edges of the day.

🌿 Deluxe 12 oz Aura Glass Jar
Full-bodied and expressive. Handcrafted for larger spaces and longer burns, this size suits wide-open living rooms, high-ceilinged studios, and sacred hearths, places where scent can unfold slowly and the flame can become part of the rhythm of your day.

She lit the candle not to escape the night. She lit it to meet what lived within it.

 ~ Hekate’s Flame Apothecary