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Artemis

Goddess of the hunt and the moon. Protector of wild animals and maidens. Roman: Diana.

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traditionGreek
domainsHunt, wilderness, the moon, young women

History, context & interpretation

Mythology and identity

Goddess of the hunt and the moon. Protector of wild animals and maidens. Roman: Diana.

Attributed roles

In Greek traditions, Artemis is associated with Hunt, wilderness, the moon, young women. Different periods and sources may describe these roles differently.

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