Diana artemis

Artemis is Apollo's twin sister, daughter of Zeus and Leto. She was born on the island of Delos. Artemis is the goddess of hunting, and the flocks. She protects every animal on earth, wild or tame. Later she also became the protector of women ιn labor.

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Goddess Diana, the Queen of Heaven is the Roman Moon-Goddess and was originally worshipped on the mountain Tifata near Capua and in sacred forests.

Discover the myths, symbols, and sacred rituals of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, moon, and childbirth. Explore her divine origins, powerful influence, and enduring legacy in ancient Roman religion.

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The Festival of Diana is on February 12th, a celebration of the Moon goddess, Diana. Its a time for Witches, Wiccans and Pagans to honor Diana in all her wonderful, varying aspects. Diana is a very special goddess to many magickal practitioners who honor and work with her daily. Sometimes she is called Queen of Heaven, our triple goddess as a Lunar Virgin, Mother of all Creatures and Wild Huntress. On February 12th we celebrate and embrace all that is her complex persona.

Diana is the Roman version of Artemis. She was the goddess of wild animals, the hunt, the moon, chastity and childbirth. She was the twin sister of Apollo, and she was very popular with Romans who lived in rural areas.