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Born on the isle Ortygia, she and Leto crossed to Delos so Apollo -twin to Artemis - was born (how Artemis became goddess of women in childbirth). They were taken up to Olympus and recognized as 'bright' children of Zeus (Apollo for the sun, Artemis for the moon), they then hunted and killed many of the people who had slighted their mother Leto as she traveled while pregnant, Apollo killing the males and Artemis the females; and the monster Python was also slain. Delphi, where Python guarded, was sacred to Gaia, and so Apollo became god of the prophesy. Artemis had Zeus vow not to marry her (and perhaps Apollo as well, for he never married for all that he had children both divine and mortal), Artemis was free to chose to be virgin forever - but she alone protected that virginity. So she was the protector of girl children until marriage, and their healer as well as the striker of death and illness among women.
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Is Artemis a roman or Greek goddess?
Artemis is a Greek goddess; the Roman Diana was a cultural counterpart.
When was Artemis born and when did she die?
Artemis is a Greek goddess who never died in Greek myth.
Did the Greek god Artemis ever have kids?
First off, Artemis was a Greek goddess. She did not have any children because she was a virgin goddess.
Name of the greek goddess of animals?
The name of the goddess is Artemis.
What is the Roman name of the Greek goddess Artemis?
Artemis' Roman equivalent was Diana.
What is the historical background of the goddess Artemis?
Artemis is one of the oldest Greek goddesses, indeed there are arguments that she is pre-Greek in origin.
Does the Greek goddess Artemis have a child?
NO!!!! But the Roman Goddess Artemis did! But not the Greek!
Is Artemis a boy or a girl?
The Greek goddess Artemis is a female. However, if you are referring to Artemis Fowl, Artemis Fowl is a male.
Did the Greek goddess Artemis marry?
No, the goddess Artemis did not marry. She was a virgin goddess.
Is Artemis a roman or Greek goddess?
Artemis is a Greek goddess; the Roman Diana was a cultural counterpart.
How old is Artemis the greek goddess?
Artemis is a immortal Greek goddess: they are ageless. Usually, Artemis was portrayed as a young woman.
Did the Greek goddess Artemis get married or have kids?
No. The goddess Artemis swore to be a virgin goddess.
Who killed the Greek goddess Artemis?
Artemis the goddess was never killed. She was an immortal goddess.
Who is the ancient Greek goddess Artemis?
The ancient Greek goddess Artemis is the goddess of the Hunt, the moon, animals, virginity, and the wild.
Who was the greek moon goddess?
The greek moon goddess was Artemis.
Was Artemis a hunter?
The Greek goddess Artemis was the goddess of the hunt and a wonderful huntress.
What is Artemis responsible for?
If you are talking about the Greek goddess Artemis, she is the goddess of the hunt and war.
