Artemis - Greek Goddess Diana

Greek Goddesses - Learn About the Greek Goddesses

These are the major goddesses of Greek mythology.

Artemis

Artemis is a virginal hunting goddess who takes her modesty seriously. Artemis also smooths life's transitions or passages, like death and childbirth, although she does her share of killing others.

Iliad Book XXI

In Book XXI of the Iliad, Hera boxes the ears of Artemis who goes crying to her father, Zeus.

Artemis

Artemis is the virgin goddess of the hunt who also assists in childbirth.

Artemis Gallery

Pictures of the Greek goddess Artemis, some alone, and others with her brother Apollo.

Homeric Hymn to Artemis

Homeric Hymn IX to Artemis.

Diana and Actaeon

The story of Diana (Artemis) and Actaeon from Bulfinch's Mythology.

Hercules Labors

Artemis helped Hercules in the completion of the third labor.

Cadmus of Thebes

Artemis turned a grandson of Cadmus into a stag.

The Trojan War

Artemis had a bit part in the Trojan War.