Artemis: Moonlit Goddess of Fatal Charm

Artemis, Artemisa, or Artemisia is the Greek goddess associated with wildlife and hunting; later, she also became associated with the moon and magic. She was the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. Her Roman equivalent was Diana. Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wild lands, Mistress of Animals." The Acadians believed that Artemis was the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

Artemis is the goddess of the moon, hunting, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity, and the protector of young girls in ancient Greek religion. She was described as the greatest hunter among gods and mortals. Bow and arrows are her constant companions.

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