Selene

Selene (Greek: Σελήνη, transliteration: Selḗnē) is the ancient Greek goddess of the moon, often depicted as a beautiful woman crowned with a crescent moon, holding a torch, and driving a chariot across the sky. In Roman mythology, she is known as Luna. The name Selene is derived from the Greek word for "moon," which is selēnē. In Hebrew, the word for moon is yareakh (ירח), which is not a direct translation but conveys the same celestial body. Selene is often associated with her Roman counterpart, Luna, and together they represent the personification of the moon in classical mythology. She is also linked to other lunar deities such as the Egyptian Thoth and the Mesopotamian Nanna. Selene is a significant figure in Greek mythology, often appearing in stories alongside other deities like Helios, the god of the sun, and Eos, the goddess of the dawn. Her mythological significance extends to various cultural representations, including art, literature, and astronomy, where the moon's phases and cycles are often attributed to her influence.