Intro In Greek mythology, Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals. She is also associated with chastity, childbirth, and nature.
Family and relationships
Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and Leto
She is the twin sister of Apollo, the god of the sun, music, and poetry
She is the half-sister of Athena
She is the patron of the Greek heroine Atalanta
Appearance and attributes
She is often depicted with a bow and arrow and a short tunic
She is said to roam the forests and mountains, attended by her entourage of nymphs
She was one of the few virgin goddesses
Role and significance
She was a key Olympian deity in ancient Greece
She was the favorite goddess among the rural populace
She was a popular figure for women to turn to in times of trouble
She embodied the sportsman's ideal, so besides killing game she also protected it, especially the young
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