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'''Leto''' is a [[Titan]] and a goddess of motherhood and 'womanly demure' in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, with whom the god [[Zeus]] sired the twins [[Apollo]] and [[Artemis]]. In [[Rome|Roman]] myths, her equivalent is called '''Latona'''. | '''Leto''' is a [[Titan]] and a goddess of motherhood and 'womanly demure' in [[Greece|Greek]] mythology, with whom the god [[Zeus]] sired the twins [[Apollo]] and [[Artemis]]. In [[Rome|Roman]] myths, her equivalent is called '''Latona'''. | ||
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According to Greek myths, after Zeus' tryst with Leto, [[Hera]], Zeus' wife, forbade the world to welcome the pregnant Leto.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Delos|Delos: Temple of Hera]]</ref> The island of [[Delos]] ignored this order, and on [[Mount Kynthos]], Leto gave birth to the twins.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Delos|Delos: Kynthos Ruins]]</ref> | |||
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Revision as of 11:41, 23 February 2020
Leto is a Titan and a goddess of motherhood and 'womanly demure' in Greek mythology, with whom the god Zeus sired the twins Apollo and Artemis. In Roman myths, her equivalent is called Latona.
Biography
According to Greek myths, after Zeus' tryst with Leto, Hera, Zeus' wife, forbade the world to welcome the pregnant Leto.[1] The island of Delos ignored this order, and on Mount Kynthos, Leto gave birth to the twins.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (mentioned only)
References