The representations of the Greek Artemis in works of art are different accordingly as she is represented either as a huntress, or as the goddess of the moon; yet in either case she appears as a youthful and vigorous divinity, as becomes the sister of Apollo. As the huntress, she is tall...
N.B. Some of the following places may have received their names from a shrine of the goddess rather than the reverse. For example, the town of Karyai was probably named for Artemis Karyai (of the Walnut Grove), rather than the goddess being named after the town. The same applies for ...
This temple not only served as a place of worship, but also as a sanctuary for those seeking refuge, showcasing another aspect of Artemis' protective nature.Artemis: Protector, Huntress, Moon GoddessIn our experience, exploring the stories and myths of Artemis has been an enlightening and ...
The names of these hounds are given by Ovid (Met. iii. 206, &c.) and Hyginus. (Fab. 181; comp. Stat. Theb. ii. 203.) The cause of this misfortune is differently stated: according to some accounts it was because he had seen Artemis while she was bathing in the vale of Gargaphi...
GREEK NAMES: Female ABDERA: "from Abdera" ACACIA: "Resurrection; thorny; naive." Some variants include Cacia, Cacie, Casey, Casia, Cassie, Cassy, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie, Kasey, Kasi, Kassie, Kassja, and Kassy. ACANTHA: "thorn." Variant Akantha exists. ADARA: "Beauty." Also an Arabic ...
Artemis was as well known for petty disputes and vengeful deeds as any of the Olympian gods. Vanity, gossip, and neglect were sure ways to invite the goddess’s wrath. Aura was a virgin huntress, like Artemis, and so they should have understood each other. However, Aura boasted that Artem...
The names of classical Greek deities like Athena and Apollo are instantly familiar to modern students of mythology. The ancient pantheon was also populated by countl... Read More Story of Adonis in Greek Mythology In modern times, the term “adonis” is sometimes used when referring to a man...
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This beautiful temple on the lower slopes of Hymettos, beside the Hill of Ardittos, was built by the Athenians between c.435-430 B.C.E. in honour of the Goddess Artemis Agrotera (Artemis the Huntress) in thanks for their mighty victory at the battle of Marathon years before, in 490...
On the stage, however, and in works of art, their fearful appearrance was greatly softened down, for they were represented as maidens of a grave and solemn mien, in the richly adorned attire of huntresses, with a band of serpents around their heads, and serpents or torches in their ...