What was Atremis's animal?

1. Was Artemis kind to animals?
2. Who did Artemis turn into a bear?
3. What did Artemis hunt?
4. What was Ares weapon?
5. What animal was Actaeon turned into?
6. How did Artemis protect animals?
7. Is Artemis asexual?
8. Who was the ugliest god?
9. What did Orion do to Artemis?
10. How did Zeus seduce Callisto?
11. What was Artemis weakness?
12. What is Artemis famous story?
13. What is Artemis best known for?

Was Artemis kind to animals?

Artemis was the protector of young animals and had the gift of taming wild beasts. Her favorite animals were the stag and the wild boar.

Who did Artemis turn into a bear?

Callisto was one of the goddess Artemis' huntress companions and swore to remain unwed. But she was loved by Zeus and, in several variations of the legend, was turned into a she-bear either by Zeus (to conceal his deed from Hera) or by Artemis or Hera (who were enraged at her unchastity).

What did Artemis hunt?

Artemis is the Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, moon and archery. She spends much of her time in the forest surrounded by animals such as hunting dogs, bears, and deer. ...

What was Ares weapon?

God of War

The spear and the sword were his signature weapons. As such, Ares is always shown carrying a sheathed sword or a spear, indicating his all-time readiness to unleash the inner warrior. He is also often shown wearing a helmet, metal breastplate, armored boots; and carrying a shield.

What animal was Actaeon turned into?

According to Ovid's Metamorphoses, Actaeon accidentally saw Artemis (goddess of wild animals, vegetation, and childbirth) while she was bathing on Mount Cithaeron; for this reason he was changed by her into a stag and was pursued and killed by his own 50 hounds.

How did Artemis protect animals?

Artemis spent most of her time roaming the forests with her nymphs. She was described as both hunting animals and protecting them. She armed herself with a bow and arrows made by Hephaestus and Cyclops. In art, Artemis is often accompanied by a stag or hunting dog.

Is Artemis asexual?

According to the Homeric Hymn to Aphrodite, three goddesses are unable to feel sexual desire: Athena, Artemis and Hestia. They swore to keep their virginity forever, with Zeus's approval. In modern times, they may be classified as asexuals.

Who was the ugliest god?

Facts about Hephaestus

Hephaestus was the only ugly god among perfectly beautiful immortals. Hephaestus was born deformed and was cast out of heaven by one or both of his parents when they noticed that he was imperfect. He was the workman of the immortals: he made their dwellings, furnishings, and weapons.

What did Orion do to Artemis?

High in the heavens, Orion had a secret admirer — Artemis, goddess of the moon and the daughter of Zeus, king of the gods. It was her job to guide a team of flying horses hitched to a cart that carried the moon. Night after night, the winged horses pulled the moon and Artemis from east to west across the sky.

How did Zeus seduce Callisto?

According to the mythographer Apollodorus, Zeus disguised himself as Artemis or Apollo, in order to lure Callisto into his embrace.

What was Artemis weakness?

Her primary weaknesses are her lack of mercy and her pride.

There are several versions of the death of her friend, Orion, but all seem to lead back to Artemis being his killer, either directly or indirectly.

What is Artemis famous story?

In one legend, Artemis was born one day before her brother Apollo. ... Apollo being outraged at such an insult on his mother, informed Artemis. The twin gods hunted them down and shot them with their bows and arrows; Apollo killed the male children and Artemis the girls.

What is Artemis best known for?

Artemis, in Greek religion, the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and vegetation and of chastity and childbirth; she was identified by the Romans with Diana. Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo. Among the rural populace, Artemis was the favourite goddess.