HESTIA was the virgin goddess of the hearth (both private and municipal) and the home. As the goddess of the family hearth she also presided over the cooking of bread and the preparation of the family meal. Hestia was also the goddess of the sacrificial flame and received a share of every sacrifice to the gods. The cooking of the communal feast of sacrificial meat was naturally a part of her domain.
It makes sense that the swine is sacred to her being the Goddess of the hearth. But her swine whispers to her of secret things. She will choose a swine just for you. It is quite an honor, and the swine will help you improve your hearth as well.
