24+ Greek Mythology Artemis Bow And Arrow Background. Artemis facts, information and stories from ancient greek mythology. Artemis was the ancient greek goddess of hunting, the wilderness and wild animals.

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In greek mythology artemis (also known as the roman goddess diana) was the daughter of zeus, the mighty ruler of the olympian gods. Various conflicting accounts are given in classical greek mythology regarding the birth of artemis and apollo, her twin brother. However, in terms of parentage, all accounts agree.

Artemis' mother, leto, gave birth to artemis after a short and painless labor.

However, in terms of parentage, all accounts agree. Later she became associated with the moon and both deer and cypress are sacred to her. Artemis' symbols included a bow and arrow, a quiver and hunting knives and the deer and the cypress were sacred to her. Artemis was the goddess of the hunt and the goddess of the moon in greek mythology.