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Artemis or Diana


 
Artemis (Greek) - Diana, Cynthea (Roman): Goddess of the Hunt & Moon.

Daughter of Zeus and Leto.
Symbols: Moon, bow, arrows, hunting dogs.

Was raised by Hecate on mount Cynthus, and taught about wild animals. She rode her chariot drawn by stags over the sky at night; the moon. Also Goddess of healing. Sometimes seen as wearing a white robe with a cresent moon on her forehead. Usually seen as cold and unyeilding. She fell in love with Endymion. Good friend of Orion. Killed Niobe's children.

 

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