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Aphrodite-Jessica Galbraith Enchanted Art. Permission Given For Use Artemis was the virginal goddess of hunting, childbirth, chastity, and even sudden death. She is also associated with the moon on some occasions. Artemis always carried a special bow and arrow set that was created by the god Hephaestus. She was a very two-sided deity...on one hand she could be very kind and aid women in childbirth, and on the other hand she could be cruel and benevolent.

Pronunciation: AR-ti-mis

Birth: Artemis and her twin brother Apollo were the result of another case of infidelity on the part of Zeus. His wife Hera was so enraged that she would not allow their mother Leto give birth anywhere. Leto eventually found sanctuary on the floating islands of Ortygia and Delos. Both children grew to adulthood within minutes of being birthed.

Depicted: The Greeks depicted Artemis as very tall, slim, and athleticly beautiful. She was frequently pictured wearing a short tunic and carrying her trademark bow and arrows.

Father: Zeus

Mother: Leto

Siblings: Apollo

Other Names: Diana, Artemis of Ephesus

Special Objects: Bow and Silver Arrows, Fawn

Tree: Cyprus Tree

Animals: All, Especially the Deer and Bear

Other Names: Dea Anna

Cult Center: Arcadia, Crete, Asia Minor, Magna Grecia, Ephesus, Brauron, Attica

Myths: The Illiad

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