Two Crone Goddesses

Cerridwen: (Kare-ID-wen) Welsh Crone-is considered one of the Old Ones that embodies all three Lunar aspects of the Triple Goddess; Maiden, Mother and Crone. Although Cerridwen does embody the Lunar aspects of the triple goddess is mainly viewed as the Crone. Cerridwen was originally worshipped by the Walsh, but is also the Celtic Goddess of Inspiration, Knowledge and Wisdom.

Cerridwen is symbolized by the Cauldron of Wisdom, Inspiration, Rebirth and Transformation. The cauldron, cup and chalice are all associated with femininity. The cauldron is an ancient feminine symbol of renewal, rebirth, and transformation. It represents the Womb of the Great Goddess which all things are born and reborn again.

There are many different versions of Cerridwens cauldron. A short version is: She had two children a beautiful girl and an ugly son. She decided to brew a potion in her cauldron for one year and one day using many different herbs and roots. Everything was added to the cauldron at the exact time it was suppose to be added. She wanted to make her son brilliant and inspire all men to ensure he had a good life.

Cerridwen had a blind man keep the fire going under the cauldron and found another young man to keep stirring the cauldron while she gathered herbs and roots she needed each day. One day by accident, some of the brew splattered on the young man's hand and it was absorbed by him. When Cerridwen found out she pursued him. During the chase, each of them kept transforming into different animals. The young man had an idea to transform himself into a piece of grain. Cerridwen transformed herself into a hen and it is said she swallowed the piece of grain. In nine months she gave birth to a child and contemplated killing it but instead threw it into the water. The child was rescued by a Celtic Prince. Many of the symbolic meanings come from Tales, this one represents rebirth, transformation and change.

Hecate is known as the Greek Goddess of the three paths. She is guardian of the household, protector of everything newly born. Hecate is the Goddess of Witchcraft. Throughout the centuries her reputation has been tarnished and she is viewed as the hag or old witch stirring the cauldron.

Hecate's kingdoms are three fold, the earth, sea and sky. She has the power to create or withhold storms undoubtedly gave her the title of Moon Goddess because of her role in protecting the shepherds and sailors.

The Goddess Hecate often walked the roads and visited cemeteries at night and during the dark phase of the moon. She was a lover of solitude and was always seen walking the night with a torch. Legends tell this could be how she was often called: the Shining Light or Star.

Hecate, "Queen of the Night" often traveled with a following of ghost and other social outcast. Often she was accompanied on her travels by an owl (which is a symbol for wisdom) although; she is not viewed as the Goddess of Wisdom, none-the-less she is recognized for a unique type of knowledge.

Hecate had a great eye for detail, farsightedness combined with her extraordinary interest in what most consider irrelevant, gave her great power. Hecate reminds us of the importance of change and how important it is to release the past and/or what has already taken place. She teaches us that stepping into the unknown and leaving our secured place behind teaches us great lessons on our journey. Hecate is always there for those who honor and acknowledges her, therefore she is always there to help you during any rebirth process, offering support and often showing you the way. So if during mediation or dreamtime, you feel lost, when you see that spark of light, that is Hecate holding the torch to show you the way.

Dogs are very sacred to Hecate, especially black ones. Her sacred bird is the Owl. Her symbols are the crossroads, blazing torch and hounds. Hecate is Goddess of the Dead, Queen of the Night. She is worshipped at the intersection of three roads where she walks with her hounds and illuminating the night with her torch. Hecate's wisdom: is reclaiming your power as a wise woman. She is keeper of women's ancient mysteries and helps you to remember the importance of the dark, because by doing so, it helps to fearlessly accept the joys and challenges of life.

I found this list at Goddess Guide.

Ala (Nigerian) : The spirits of the dead find peace in her womb.

Ama No Uzumi (Japanese) : A Shinto ancestral Goddess of longevity, protection and psychic abilities.

Asase Yaa (West African) : She represents the womb of the earth from whom we are all birthed and will return to at our death.

Annis (Celtic) : A frightening old woman, keeper of wisdom and old ways.

Badb: (Irish) A shape shifting warrior Goddess who symbolizes the cycles of life and death, wisdom and inspiration.

Baubo (Greek) : A bawdy Goddess who uses female sexuality and laughter to raise a smile from Demeter,

Baba Yaga (Russian) : In Slavic mythology she is the wild old woman; the witch; and mistress of magic.

Ceridwen (Celtic) : The Keeper of the Cauldron.

Cailleach Bear (Celtic): The hag and destroyer Goddess who ruled over disease, death, wisdom, seasonal rites and weather magic.

Elli (Nordic) : Goddess of old age, she defeated Thor.

Grandmother Spiderwoman (Native American) : An old wise woman who gave man the sun and fire.

Ereshkigal (Sumerian): Goddess of the Underworld

Estsanatlehi (Native American) : Goddess of life, death and immortality.

Hekate (Hecate) (Greek) : Goddess of the underworld and magic.

Hella (Nordic) : Ruler of Helheim, the land of the dead.

Inari (Japanese) : She guides and protects the spirits of the dead.

Kali (Indian) : Goddess of destruction and rebirth.

Kalma (Finnish) : Underworld Goddess of death and decay.

Lara (Roman): Mother of the dead

Libitina (Roman): Goddess of funerals and pyres.

Lilith (Hebrew) : Adams first wife and guardian of women's mysteries.

Macha (Irish): The wild woman who battles against injustice to woman and children.

Mórrígan (Celtic): Crow Goddess who understands the nature of death.

Mother Holle (German): The Wise Queen of Winter

Nicneven (Celtic): Goddess of Magic and winter.

Nephthys (Egyptian): A funerary Goddess associated with death, magic and reincarnation.

Sedna (Inuit): Mistress of life and death

XochiQuetzal (Mexican): Goddess of the cycles of life celebrated on the Day Of the Dead.