Artemis Goddess Pendant

Artemis is the Greek Goddess of the moon, nature, and childbirth (also known as the Roman goddess Diana). She is the protector of women and mistress of animals. She is the goddess of the hunt, and the deer and bear, animals of rebirth, are both sacred to Artemis. She is a Virgin Goddess, independent and free to roam the woods and choose her lovers as she wishes.

Artemis protects wild places and wild animals and to her was known the deep places in Nature where one could rest and regain strength. Her qualities include independence, strength, and connection to nature and animals.

In Greek mythology, she is the daughter of Zeus, ruler of the Olympian gods. Artemis' mother is Leto who, as the story goes, gave birth to Artemis after an easy labor. But then Leto's labor continued and it was apparent that Leto was birthing twins. As her contractions grew painful, the infant goddess Artemis rose to help he mother and acted as midwife and delivering her twin brother Apollo.

The Goddess Artemis was born to serve as a nurturer and protector of women, children and childbirth. Like the Chinese Goddess Kwan Yin, she is the goddess who hears the cries of women in need. As a defender of the women from unjust treatment in Greek society, her reputation as a "feminist" goddess has grown in current times.

My Artemis goddess pendant is handmade, glazed pure white or a grape purple, and hand-wrapped with sterling silver wire in a style inspired by greek fashion. 2.5" long. Includes a cotton cord and description card.