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There were three: Artemis, Selene, and Hecate. Together, they made up the Triple Moon Goddesses. Artemis was the goddess of the crescent moon, Hecate was the goddess of new moon and the dark side of the moon, and Selene was everything in between.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoSelene was the Titan moon goddess. Later, Artemis became the goddess of the moon.
There are actually three moon goddess in Greek mythology. They are Selene, Artemis, and Hecate. They make up the Triple Moon Goddesses. Artemis was the crescent moon, Hecate was the new moon and the dark side of the moon, and Selene was everything in between.
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∙ 13y agoThe goddesses of the moon are goddesses that are associated with the moon.
In Greek Mythology, Artemis or Selene is the goddess of the moon.
In Roman Mythology, Diana or Luna is the goddess of the moon.
Artemis, Selene, and Hecate make up the Triple Moon Goddesses. Artemis is the goddess of the crescent moon, Hecate is the goddess of the new moon and the dark side of the moon, and Selene is everything in between.
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∙ 12y agoIt depends on the version of the story, but both Artemis and Selene have claims to this title.
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∙ 13y agoThe two Greek goddesses of the moon were called Selene and Artemis. The Roman goddesses were Luna and Diana.
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What Eygptian god is similar to Artemis?
Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and the moon, so it could be Neith, the goddess of war, hunting, and domestic crafts or it could be Khonsu, the god of the moon.
Who was the Roman goddess of the wilderness?
Diana was the Roman goddess of the hunt and the wilderness. Her Greek counterpart was Artemis.
Who is the god of hunting?
Artemis was the goddess of the hunt and moon.Selene was Titan moon-goddess before her.Phoebe was the first Titan moon goddess.Pan was the god of shepherds and flocks, of mountain wilds, hunting, and rustic music.There is no male god of the moon, however Endymion when Selene fell in love with him and granted him a eternal sleep in which he was forever youthful, was associated then remotely with Selene (Moon) for though he was mortal he would not die so long as he slept.
Why did Artemis become a goddess?
No, she was just associated with Selene the real moon goddess. It is said that she drove the moon chariot when it was a crescent moon. Another moon goddess was Hecate. Artemis, Selene, and Hecate made the Triple Goddesses of the moon. Artemis was the crescent moon, Hecate was the new moon and the dark side of the moon, and Selene was everything else.
What gods and goddesses start with S?
Selene was the Greek moon goddess. Surya is the Hindu sun god.
What god represents the moon?
Khonsu is their moon god. His name means traveler.
Witch god or goddess was associated with the moon?
Artemis is the goddess of the moon. But in some stories Selene is also the goddess of the moon.
Is Selene a titan or god?
Selene is actually a goddess, the goddess of the moon.
Which Roman god is god of the moon?
The Roman moon goddess was called Luna, which is also the name of the moon itself.
What Eygptian god is similar to Artemis?
Artemis is the goddess of the hunt and the moon, so it could be Neith, the goddess of war, hunting, and domestic crafts or it could be Khonsu, the god of the moon.
What is appollo the god the god of?
Apollo is the god of the sun. His twin sister Aretmis is the goddess of the moon.
Who is the counterpart of selene in roman god goddess?
Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.Selene, the Greek moon goddess, was called Luna in Rome.
What is the god Artemis creator of?
Artemis was the Greek goddess of the moon.
Who were the major Gods and Goddesses of the Inca civilization?
Viracocha - the creator Inti - god of the sun Mama Quilla - moon goddess Illapa - god of thunder and lightning K'uychi - the rainbow god Pachamama - goddess of the earth and Mama Cocha - goddess of the sea Viracocha - the creator Inti - god of the sun Mama Quilla - moon goddess Illapa - god of thunder and lightning K'uychi - the rainbow god Pachamama - goddess of the earth and Mama Cocha - goddess of the sea
Is Athena god of moon strong and beautiful?
No. Athena is the goddess of Wisdom (and a bunch of other things including warfare). Artemis is the goddess of the moon.
What is the name of the sun god and his sister who is the goddess of the moon?
Apollo is the Greek sun god and his twin sister is Artemis, the goddess of the moon. Apollo is also the god of archery, music, healing (and bringing sickness), and poetry. Artemis is also the goddess of hunting and maidens (unmarried women).
What was the name of the Greek goddess of sunrise?
It is not a goddess, it is a god. He is the Greek god Apollo.
