The Goddess Artemis / Diana
Artemis (as called by the ancient Greeks- the Romans called this Goddess by the name Diana) has been a recent fascination of mine since I relocated from the city out to the countryside.
[From Deviantart: Artemis ~ Greek Mythology]
Artemis is a deity of the woods- she represents the dual nature of both the creatures of the forest and those that hunt them. She is a symbol of the cycle of life and death- the beauty and cruelty of the world. Like a wild animal, she can be kind and gracious to those under Her protection or devastingly destructive to those that cross Her path
Artemis/Diana is a defender of young women and also a protector of witches:
In my process of learning about Artemis, I found a lovely video by one of my favorite artists Lindsey Stirling and couldn’t resist sharing it here.
Whether you have an interest in Artemis/Diana, are a fan of epic violin music, or just love a good song- I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!
For those who want to learn about this fascinating Goddess, here are a few more resources on Artemis/Diana:
Artemis’ Gratitude Devotional Prayer
By Artemis’ grace, may every shot you take strike true
For every fall you take, may you rise again anew
As hunter or prey, caught in the cycle of life-
By Her protection, may you live without strife
Blessed be!