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[[File:ACOD Temple of Britomartis.jpg|thumb|250px|The Temple of Britomartis on Krete]] | [[File:ACOD Temple of Britomartis.jpg|thumb|250px|The Temple of Britomartis on Krete]] | ||
'''Britomartis''' is a goddess of mountains and [[hunting]] in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. She was often conflated or syncretized with [[Artemis]]. | '''Britomartis''' is a goddess of mountains and [[hunting]] in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology. She was often conflated or syncretized with [[Artemis]]. | ||
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*''Diktynna'', 'The Lady of the Nets', is an alternative name of Britomartis, derived from the Greek word [ | *''Diktynna'', 'The Lady of the Nets', is an alternative name of Britomartis, derived from the Greek word [[wikt:δίκτυον|δίκτυον]] (''díktuon''), meaning '(fishing/hunting) net'. | ||
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Latest revision as of 16:20, 8 June 2026
Britomartis is a goddess of mountains and hunting in Greek mythology. She was often conflated or syncretized with Artemis.
The worship of Britomartis was most notable on the island of Krete. A mountain in the Dikte Plateau of Pephka was considered connected to her, and in Little Egypt of Messara was a temple dedicated to her, which the Spartan misthios Kassandra visited during the Peloponnesian War.[1]
Trivia[edit | edit source]
- Diktynna, 'The Lady of the Nets', is an alternative name of Britomartis, derived from the Greek word δίκτυον (díktuon), meaning '(fishing/hunting) net'.
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)