Temple of Artemis Orthia

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Temple of Artemis Orthia

The Temple of Artemis Orthia was an important religious site located in the Limnai Marsh east of Sparta in Lakonia, Greece. Central location of Limnai village and near the river Eurotas, the temple was dedicated to the goddess Artemis in her aspect of Orthia.

During the Peloponnesian War the temple was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra. She slew the captain and claimed the valuables within the temple.

Trivia

• όρθια (órthia) is a Greek word meaning 'upright'.
• Orthia was also the name of a Spartan goddess, who was later syncretized with Artemis, due to the similarities of their portfolios.

Gallery

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  The statue of Artemis in front of the temple
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  The interior of the temple

Appearance

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey