Artemis was the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, and the moon. She was born on the island of Ortygia before her twin brother Apollo. For her third birthday, she asked her father Zeus to grant her wishes including eternal virginity and a bow and arrows made by Hephaestus. She was very protective of her vow of chastity and would punish any man who saw her bathing, such as transforming the hunter Actaeon into a stag who was then killed by his own hounds. Artemis remains an active goddess, protecting wildlife, women and girls, and the wilderness.

1. Artemis
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2. Artemis
Artemis means perfect and Greek
goddess of the Hunt and the moon.
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3. Her Birth
In one legend, Artemis was born one day
before her brother Apollo (Austin’s God). Her
mother gave birth to her on the island of
Ortygia. Then, after her birth, she helped her
mother to Delos, where she delivered Apollo.
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4. Her 3rd Birthday
Artemis was a very smart young girl. This was obvious
when she wished for these six thing for her 3rd birthday.
1. To be a virgin forever
2. A silver bow and arrows made by Hephaestus (Robs
God)
3. A hunting costume and to be free from dressing like a
lady
4. The job of bringing light into the night (moon light)
5. All the mountains to live on
6. 60 young nymphs as companions and to help take
care of her hunting dogs
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5. The Story of Actaeon
Artemis was very serious about staying a virgin and
would cause great harm to any man who disagreed
with her wish.
For example: In one story it says that
Actaeon, while out hunting, accidentally came upon
Artemis and her nymphs, bathing in a pool. Seeing
them he stopped and stared at them. but when
Artemis saw him looking at them, she transformed
him into a stag. Then, with disgust, she set his own
hounds after him. They chased and killed what they
thought was another stag, but it was their master.

6. Family Tree
Artemis & Apollo
Zeus & Leto
Cronus & Rhea Coeus & Phoebe
Uranus & Gaia The Titans
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Why Is She Famous?
Artemis is famous because she is the only virgin
goddess. With her love of the mountains, her
animals and the companion ship of her 60
nymphs she doesn’t need the love of a man.

8. She is The goddess of:
• Child birth
• Wildlife
• Moon light
• Wilderness
• The hunt
She also is the protector of ladies and girls and
can either cure them of disease or cause
sudden death.
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9. Some Of Her Names
In Greek she is known as Artemis
Her Roman name is Diana
She is also know as Selene the Goddess of
the moon because of the crescent moon on
her forehead
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10. Years Active
She is a Goddess………
Gods and Goddess’s don’t die so she is still
active…..
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11. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS #1
What makes a good story?
I think what makes a good story is the
transformation of a character into something
that we know today.
Example: When one of Artemis’s nymphs
betrayed her vow of chastity, she turned her
into a bear then the nymph became a
constellation.
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12. ESSENTIAL QUESTION #2
What do these stories tell us about the peoples’
character and nature?
I think it shows us that Artemis was very possessive over
her animals and that she was really serious about staying
a virgin. When you compare us to her you can see that
she isn’t girly girl by any means. She was the most
independent goddess and that says a lot about her
character. She has a wild spirit and does what she
wants, when she wants. You don’t want to double cross
her or she’ll kill you or turn you into something else and
have someone or thing kill you.

13. ESSENTIAL QUESTION #3
What do these stories tell us about the meaning
of life?
I think these stories tell us that life can easily be
taken from us by one person, and that you should
never lie or betray someone because you never
know they might seek revenge.

14. Bibliography
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_tree_of_th
e_Greek_gods
Google images
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