Artemis

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a statue of Artemis
a statue of Artemis

Artemis is a goddess in Greek mythology, and one of the Twelve Olympians. She is the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo.

She is the goddess of hunting, of wild animals and the wilderness. During the 5th century BC, Artemis became also known as the goddess of the moon, becoming one with the goddess Selene.

She is also known as the goddess who asked Zeus to remain chaste and unmarried.

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