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What is the city-state for Artemis?
The city-state for which Artemis was patron for was Sparta.
What is Spartas patron god?
Sparta actually had 2 patron gods, Artemis Goddess of the hunt, the moon and closely associated with animals. And Ares of course God of war, hatred and mindless violence. Athens's patron (another city-state in Greece) was Athena Goddess of Wisdom and battle strategy.
What were the differences between religion in ancient Sparta and ancient Athens?
Both cities worshipped the same basic gods and goddesses, but their importance varied. For example, Athena was the goddess of culture, art, music, poetry, and all things creative which were frowned upon in Sparta. Athena was also the patron goddess and protectress of Athens, the city being named for her, and Athens was the only significant rival to Sparta. Of course, she would not have been a favorite goddess in Sparta. Yet, she was a goddess, and it was unwise to disrespect her. Also, Athena was a warrior. Of the major Hellenistic female goddesses, she was the only one depicted with armor and weapons. At least this aspect of Athena's personality may have been admired by the Spartans, or maybe not.
Which god or goddess was the Parthenon built to worship?
The Parthenon was dedicated to the goddess Athena Parthenos (Athena the Virgin).
What did the Greek god Diana take patron of?
Diana was the associated with wild animals and woodland, also of the moon in Roman mythology. In literature she was the equivalent of the Greek goddess Artemis, though in cult beliefs she was Italic, not Greek, in origin.
Who was Sparta's goddess?
The patron goddess of Sparta was Artemis, the Greek goddess of the Hunt.
What is the city-state for Artemis?
The city-state for which Artemis was patron for was Sparta.
How did Artemis become patron of Sparta?
Sparta favored her aspects as a goddess who looked out for youth.
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.
What is Spartas patron god?
Sparta actually had 2 patron gods, Artemis Goddess of the hunt, the moon and closely associated with animals. And Ares of course God of war, hatred and mindless violence. Athens's patron (another city-state in Greece) was Athena Goddess of Wisdom and battle strategy.
What is Olympia's patron god or goddess?
Zeus was the patron God of Olympia.
Is goddess Athena Sparta or Athens?
When? Leda, Helen and Gorgo were all infamous queens of Sparta.
Who was the patron god or goddess of Olympia?
Zeus and Athena, the goddess of wisdom.
Did any gods make pottery?
The Greek Goddess Athena was a goddess of handicrafts. Athena-Ergane was a patron goddess of pottery. Egyptian god Khnum was another patron god of pottery There is also a patron SAINT of potters; Saint Spyridon.
Who is the greek god of teachers?
There is no Greek God or Goddess of Teachers, officially, but Athena was the Goddess of knowledge and could be considered the patron Goddess of teachers AND students.
Why were great thinkers from Athens and not Sparta?
Athens was named after Athena, the city/state's patron goddess. Athena is the goddess of wisdom so I guess you could go on from there.
Did Athena start the Spartans?
No quite the opposite; Athena started the Athenians. I'm not for sure but I think Ares was the main deity for Sparta. Ares was the patron god, to help the people in war. Artemis was the patron goddess who was mainly associated with the transformation from childhood to adulthood.
