Artemis - Goddess of the Hunt
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Lovely Artemis of the forest, the virgin goddess of the Olympian pantheon, was the protectress of the hunt, guardian of the unspoiled wilds, and champion of mothers and maidens. The twin sister of Apollo, the god of reason and bringer of order, “arrow shooting” Artemis was often depicted with her bow and arrow, signifying the wild and untamed aspects of human life. Where gregarious Apollo reveled in discourse and sought mastery of the civilized arts, Artemis lurked in the woods and hills, consorting with animals and generally shunning the company of the other Greek deities. Like her brother, Artemis had a unique combination of characteristics that made her very popular among the Greeks. Worshipped across the Hellenic world—with important centers in Delos, Sparta, Ephesus in Anatolia (present day Turkey) and Brauron in Attica—Artemis was celebrated at a number of festivals spread across the sacred calendar. She was also commemorated in monumental architecture, such as the famed Temple of Artemis at Ephesus. Appealing to those looking for something wild or pastoral, Artemis offered something for everyone. Though known for her innocence and purity, Artemis had a great capacity for violence and cruelty. She fiercely guarded her virginity and defended her reputation as the greatest of hunters against all comers. Her destructive potential was on full display in the stories surrounding the fate of Orion. While there were many variants of this myth, most agreed that Artemis slew her companion and possible love interest.
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