Artemis
Artemis
Artemis (/ɑːrˈtiːmɪs/; Ancient Greek: Ἄρτεμις) is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known as the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, and chastity.
Etymology
The name Artemis (noun, feminine) is of uncertain etymology, although various sources suggest it is connected to the Greek word 'artamos', meaning 'butcher' or 'hunter'.
In Greek Mythology
In Greek mythology, Artemis is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. She is the patron and protector of young girls and was worshipped as one of the primary goddesses of childbirth and midwifery along with Eileithyia. Much like Athena and Hestia, Artemis preferred to remain a maiden and is sworn never to marry.
Related Terms
- Apollo: Artemis' twin brother, the god of music, truth, prophecy, healing, sun, light, and poetry.
- Zeus: The king of the gods, the ruler of Mount Olympus, and the god of the sky, weather, thunder, lightning, law, order, and justice. He is Artemis' father.
- Leto: The daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe, Leto is the mother of Artemis and Apollo.
- Athena: The goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law and justice, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength, strategy, the arts, crafts, and skill.
- Hestia: The goddess of the hearth, home, domesticity, family, and the state.
- Eileithyia: The goddess of childbirth and midwifery.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Artemis
- Wikipedia's article - Artemis
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