Definition of the glossary term Artemis
Artemis was the Greek goddess of the moon, the hunt, and of childbirth. Her parents were Zeus and Leto, and she had a twin brother, Apollo.
Attributes: the she-bear, bow, and quiver
Artemis was usually accompanied by a dog, and she was always dressed for the hunt, wearing a short tunic and laced sandals. She was also considered a chaste goddess. This was drastically different from the representation of Artemis as a fertility deity with many breasts at the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.
Roman name: Diana
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