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Artemis (Diana)
Artemis was the Greek goddess of hunting, childbirth, and wildlife. She was the twin sister of the god Apollo, and was one of the virgin goddesses. In Roman mythology, she was known as Diana.
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What animals are sacred to selene?
First, Selene wasn't a goddess, she was a Titan, the daughter of Hyperion and Theia, and the sister to Helios. Not all of the Greek deities had sacred animals, Selene being one of them.
^ Not true. First, Selene was a Titan-goddess. There was such thing as being both at once. Also, white horses, bulls and oxen are sacred to Selene. Some myths state that her chariot was pulled by either white winged horses or bulls. The horns of a bull represents the crescent moon. A symbol which Selene wore on her head in statuary. A herd of oxen were also given to Selene as a gift from one of her few lovers, the god Pan. Whoever answered this question first really needs to know what their talking about before answering questions.
What type of activities took place at the temple of Artemis?
-Worship
-Trade
-Peoples mixing and exchanging ideas
-Encouraging travel
Is the temple of herod the great still standing?
No, it was destroyed in a Siege of Titus around 70 CE. It used to stand where the Dome of the Rock currently stands. There are several remnants, including the Western Wall.
Why was the Temple of Artemis built?
It was built as a dedication to the Greek goddess Artemis.
So people had somewhere to worship ARTEMIS.
We may never know because it was considered generations old in the time it was rebuilt to become one of the seven wonders of the world. Through some simple logic we know that it was built to honor the goddess Artemis.
What was the Temple of Artemis made out of?
The Temple of Artemis was made out of marble, save the roof.
Who is the ancient Greek goddess Persephone related to?
The story of Persephone is that she is a daughter of Demeter, goddess of harvest. Persephone wandered into the Underworld, and she ate 6 seeds from a pomegranate. Eating Underworld food makes you stay there forever. So, she had to. Demeter was outraged, and fought with Hades, ruler of the Underworld. So, eventually, they made a deal. Persephone had to stay in the Underworld for 6 months every year, for the 6 seeds she ate. According to legend, it is her visits, not the tilt of the planet, that make the seasons. With Demeter for summer, in the Underworld for winter.
What do the gods myths and art of the Greek people reveal about their lives?
Both the theological myths and the arts of ancient Greek peoples reveal much about their lives, values, and beliefs. The god-centered myths, for instance, reveal that the Greeks saw themselves as part of a larger drama in which great rewards and great punishments, great evils and great goods, were at play. For its part, Greek artwork reflects both confidence in the human ability to understand and to affect its role in the world and, at the same time, a simple desire to behold, express, and enjoy life's beauty, power, and even mystery.
How many times was the Temple of Artemis destroyed?
The times known to us by record list four occasions:
In the seventh century the old temple was destroyed by a flood.
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was destroyed on July 21, 356 BC in an act of arson committed by His Name To Oblivion *(Herostratus)*.
The temple was restored after Alexander's death, in 323 BC. This reconstruction was itself destroyed during a raid by the Goths, an East Germanic tribe, in 268, in the time of emperor Gallienus.
In 401, the temple in its last version was finally destroyed by a mob led by St. John Chrysostom, and the stones were used in construction of other buildings.
a consort can ba a life partner (wife, husband) or a companion or better half. It can also be an associate or a troop.
How does cheerleading affect others?
it helps the teams fans really cheer their team on so that the team know that they do have support
Who is the goddess of the woods?
In Greece her name is Artemis. In Rome her name is Diana. She is also the goddess of the Hunt, the moon, childbirth, and virginity. She is the protector of newborn animals (also animals in general), and maidens (virgins). She is known as The Lady of Wild Things, The Mistress of the Wild, and The Mistress of Animals.
Who is the oldest hunter of Artemis?
Sixty Okeanides formed the core of the retinue of Artemis, along with twenty of the Naiades Amnisiades. They were all nine years old in observed appearance.
What was the Roman goddess of night?
"Question should read 'who' not 'what' and the answer is Nyx" Don't be so cocky if you're going to get the answer wrong. Nyx is the greek goddess of the night. The roman one is Nox. And the 'who' and 'what' depends on if you believe it was an actual existing person or not. Seeing as they were really just fictituous personalities represented by idols or the like then the preface 'What' is perfectly acceptable.
How did Quan Am become a goddess?
3000 years ago, Quan Am was a princess, yet, at a very young age, she realized that wealth or status was just temporarily. Therefore, she gave up her home and her status as a princess to leave home to cultivate. During her cultivation, she never stopped helping others, yet she encounterd lots of obstacles from her father and her sisters. With her persistence, she finally overcome all the obstacles. Soon her merit was full, so she returned to Mother God, who gives us souls, and she got the name " Quan The Am Bo Tat" in Vietnamese. She left this world at the age of 27, yet until now, everybody still remembers her as a God of Mercy.
Artemis is very beautiful. her long reddish-brown hair reaches the middle of her back. she was very athletic and tall. often seen in white
What influence did Artemis have on Greece?
The influence Artemis had on Greece was that she was the goddess of the wilderness so she helped the animals and their habitat. She also protected children, new born animals, and hunters. She was said to spread plagues through cities with her brother Apollo.
Is Oedipus a helpless victim of fate?
this question is actually a question that regards a persons opinion. in my opinion, if we are discussing the same oedipus, he is not a "Victim" of fate, because in greek mythology the fates are creatures that are very nasty. "Fate" as in destiny though, that is a whole other matter. i think it was oepidus's destiny to lose his wife, just to teach people a lesson.
Where did Artemis the Greek goddess learn archery?
She didnt. All gods and goddesses are born with talents, her talent was archery.
Where and when was the temple of Artemis built?
The Temple of Artemis was built around 550 BC at Ephesus. Its modern location is near Selcuk, Izmir Province, Turkey.
it is important because we can see the theatre groups perform wonderful plays
Who is the ancient Greek goddess Artemis?
The ancient Greek goddess Artemis is the goddess of the Hunt, the moon, animals, virginity, and the wild.
