ARTEMIS
n. countablen. the ancient Greek goddess of the moon, hunting, and wild animals. She is often shown with a bow and arrow and is the twin sister of Apollo.
n. the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity. Often depicted with a bow and quiver, she is the daughter of Zeus and Leto and the twin sister of Apollo.
The ancient Greeks built many temples to honor Artemis.
In classical mythology, Artemis is often portrayed as a fierce protector of the natural world and young women.
Scholars of antiquity often contrast the lunar associations of Artemis with the solar attributes of her brother, highlighting her role as a deity of the untamed wilderness and the nocturnal hunt.
When referring to the goddess, it is a proper noun and always capitalized.