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Statue of Artemis Agrotera on Mykonos

Artemis is a Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, virginity, and the Moon. She is the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. Her Roman counterpart was Diana. Artemis is also regarded as one of the Twelve Olympians, the major deities of the Greek pantheon.

Her symbols included a golden bow and arrow, the hunting dog, the stag, and the Moon. At least one of these inspired a temple located in Malis.[1]

During the 5th century BCE, Artemis had a large statue raised on the island of Mykonos. She also inspired a cult which begun on Lesbos, emulating her roles as huntress and protector of the wild, and then spread out into rest of the Greece. In addition, an armor set was attributed to her.[1]

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