Definition: The Artemis of Greek mythology was a virgin goddess who valued chastity, aided in childbirth, and administered arrows of death. Artemis was the sister of Apollo and was the daughter of Zeus and Leto. Artemis is shown driving a golden chariot and delighting in arrows and the hunt. Artemis led the Graces and Muses in dance. During the Trojan War, Agamemnon had to placate Artemis by sacrificing his daughter Iphigenia to her at Aulis. Some versions say Artemis replaced Iphigenia with a stag at the last moment before Agamemnon killed her.
Artemis was sometimes associated with the moon, just as her brother Apollo was associated with the sun.
Artemis was sometimes associated with the moon, just as her brother Apollo was associated with the sun.
Gods and Goddesses Index
Also Known As: Diana
Common Misspellings: Artimis Artimes
