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Artemis

Artemis

Culture & Region

Ancient Greece

Time Period

c. 8th century BCE onwards (Homeric); possible Minoan precursors

Domains

Huntingwildernessmoonvirginitychildbirthanimals

Symbols & Animals

Bow and arrowsdeercypressbearhunting dogs

Sacred Sites & Cult Centers

  • Ephesus
  • Brauron
  • Sparta
  • Delos

Key Myths & Stories

Virgin huntress; punishes Actaeon; protects Iphigenia; slays Niobe's children

Related Deities

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