Artemis

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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Artemis (; Ancient Greek: Ἄρτεμις) is the goddess of hunting, the wilderness, wild animals, transitions, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity. She was often said to roam the forests and mountains, attended by an entourage of nymphs. The goddess Diana is her Roman equivalent. Artemis was the daughter of Leto and Zeus, and twin sister of Apollo. In most accounts, Hera prevents the land from sheltering Leto for the twins' birth, condemning her to days of labor pains for a liaison with Zeus. Only the island of Delos allows her to give birth to her children. In one account, Artemis is born first and then proceeds to assist Leto in the birth of the second twin, Apollo. Artemis was one of many kourotrophic (child-nurturing) deities and protected children, especially girls, and animal cubs. She was worshipped and feared as one of the primary goddesses of childbirth and midwifery along with Eileithyia and Hera. She was also a patron...

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