Greek and Roman Mythology: The Olympians: Artemis
[ Aphrodite ] [ Apollo ] [ Ares ] [ Artemis ] [ Athene ] [ Hades ] [ Hephaestus ] [ Hera ] [ Hermes ] [ Hestia ] [ Poseidon ] [ Zeus ]
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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