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Artemis / Diana. By: Grace. Just a reminder…. Before we start, may I remind that no electronics are allowed while this show is on. Also, I would love if you could refrain from shouting out the answer or whispering of any sort. Please hold questions until the end. Thank you! ~ G r a c e .
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Artemis/Diana By: Grace
Just a reminder….. Before we start, may I remind that no electronics are allowed while this show is on. Also, I would love if you could refrain from shouting out the answer or whispering of any sort. Please hold questions until the end. Thank you! ~Grace
About Artemis Artemis was the goddess of the moon and hunt. Her brotheris Apollo, god of the sun and prophecies.Her father is the King of all Gods, Zeus, and her mother was the gentle Leto. Her Roman name is Diana. Artemis was Apollo's opposite. Her brother could be warm and loving. Artemis was cold and pitiless. Her Roman name is Diana.
Artemis Artemis was very private. She hated anyone who interrupted her, spied on her, or intruded upon her. Artemis swore to never marry. Guess what? She never did.
Artemis and Actaeon One day, Actaeon was hunting and heard laughter. He went to see who was laughing and to his amazement, saw Artemis and her attendants splashing in a stream. He should have left, but being young and foolish, he boldly stepped out and faced Artemis. Artemis splashed him with water, which turned him into a deer. His dogs killed him and Artemis never thought of him again.
Orion Apollo saw that Artemis was spending awfully a lot of time with Orion. He challenged Artemis to prove her skill at archery by shooting at an object floating far out at sea. Her shot was dead-on. The object though, turned out to be Orion’s head.
Significant places Brauron, Greece-the sanctuary of Artemis Ephesus, Turkey-where the Temple of Artemis is located Delos, Greece-the birthplace of Apollo and Artemis
Symbols of Artemis The symbols of Artemis were the bow and the pike. Her tree was the cedar and her sacred animals were the snake, the bear and the deer. Her symbol of the moon was a sign of purity.
Pop Quiz!! Why was Delos, Greece so significant to Artemis? • It was where her temple was located. • It was her sanctuary. • It was her birthplace. • Why am I asking this question?
Question #2 What were some of Artemis’ symbols? • Owl and horse • Bow and Pike • Spear and Boar • Is that really important?
Question #3 When her brother challenged her to shoot, what did she end up shooting? • Whale • Harry Potter • Pegasus • Orion
Question #4 Who was Artemis’s brother? • Hephaestus • Dionysus • Apollo • Hades
Question #5 Artemis was the goddess of…. • The moon and hunt • Technology and sci-fi • Sun and light • Fire and Water
Question #6 Who was the mother of Artemis? • Leta • Leia • Hermione Granger • Leto
Question #7 Who saw Artemis in a stream? • Tantalus • Acteaon • Actaeon • Somebody……. I think?
Question #8 What did Artemis turn Actaeon into? • A snake • A deer • A bear • A rabbit
Question #9… or is it? What was Artemis’s Roman name? • Diane • Dreadful • Diana • Zzzz….. Oh sorry, I fell asleep!
And Finally… Question #10 What was the symbol of the moon a sign of? • Light • Who cares? • Purity • Beauty
Wait… There’s a BONUS! Describe Artemis. She was very private and most of the time, was cold and pitiless.
Pictures Other awesome pictures of Artemis:
Also, be sure to check this video out! http://youtu.be/IHk74cuDeLE
Refrences Credit to: http://www.greek-gods.info/greek-gods/ http://www.mythweb.com/gods/Artemis_easy.html http://greece.mrdonn.org/greekgods/artemis.html The Olympians by Leonard Everett Fisher