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Why did Artemis get Sparta for her city to protect?

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Artemis was one of many goddesses and gods of the Greek people, and Sparta was one of the Greek city states.

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What is the city-state for Artemis?

The city-state for which Artemis was patron for was Sparta.


What is Artemis' city?

Artemis' city for which she is patron for is Sparta.


What does Artemis feel she needs to protect?

Artemis the goddess feels the need to protect:New born creaturesAnimalsMaidens or virginsWomen in childbirthThe city of Sparta


Was Artemis a patron of a city state?

Yes, of Sparta.


What Greek city worshipped Artemis?

Every one mostly Crete and Sparta. Somtimes in Athens


What was the goddess Artemis patron of?

Artemis is the patron goddess of the Hunt. She gives her aid to women in childbirth. She protects maidens and animals. She is the patron of the city Sparta.


Who was Sparta's goddess?

The patron goddess of Sparta was Artemis, the Greek goddess of the Hunt.


How did Artemis become patron of Sparta?

Sparta favored her aspects as a goddess who looked out for youth.


Did Sparta have any gods and if so who were the gods?

The two main Gods of Sparta are Ares (Roman: Mars) and Artemis (Roman: Diana). http://www.mnsu.edu/emuseum/prehistory/aegean/thecities/sparta.html http://www.makeitcrete.com/crete_mythology.html


What was the Greek goddess Artemis' favorite city?

According to the Callimachus Hymn to Artemis, the goddess Artemis rarely goes to cities. She prefers to stay in the wild and spend her time hunting. The only reason she would visit cities was to help women in childbirth. So it is unlikely that Artemis would have a favorite city. However, she is the patron of Sparta, and Ephesus and a huge temple in her honor.


Was there any celebrations in Sparta for Artemis?

Artemis was certainly known in Sparta, but it is likely no celebration was writen of, those being a part of cults and perhaps a mystery - so forbidden from being discribed.


Who was the patron god or goddess of Sparta?

Actually, the Spartans worshipped Artemis and Aresthe most. Athena was not their patron goddess. She was the patron of Athens, Sparta's rival.