Artemis

Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity in ancient Greek religion and mythology. Primarily considered a protector of young children and reliever of disease in women, she is one of the most widely venerated of the ancient Greek deities. Often depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrows, Artemis is the daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo, the god of the sun, music, and prophecy. In Roman mythology, she is known as Diana, and in Etruscan mythology as Artume. The Hebrew translation of Artemis is ארטמיס (Artemis). In Arabic, she is referred to as آرتيميس (Artimis), and in Sanskrit, she is known as अर्तेमिस (Artemis). Artemis's cult was often linked with mountain wilderness, and she was venerated in various cities, including Brauron and Mounychia, where young girls performed dances in her honor. Her primary symbol is the deer, and she is often accompanied by a stag or a hunting dog. The goddess's association with the Moon is evident in her epithets, such as Phosphoros, meaning "light-bringer," and Hecate, a goddess of the night and crossroads.