In post-Roman/Greek history, Artemis and Diana are associated with Wicca (witches). Generally referred to as her Roman counterpart Diana, Artemis is mentioned in Wicca focusing on the “feminine aspect of the divine” (citation for wiki article). Artemis is mentioned by name numerous times in Homer’s The Odyssey, being described as “lovely,” and “tall” (book 6). In popular depictions of Artemis, she is painted/sculpted/etc. with her most popular companions: a stag (male deer), and doe (female deer) drawn chariot, or a heron (pelican-like bird). …show more content…
According to legend, Artis’ mother Leto was being “hounded” by another goddess, Hera, out of jealousy. While in her late stages of pregnancy, she sought refuge on a floating island. Upon arriving, Leto went into labor. She then gave birth to Artemis, who successfully acted as Leto’s midwife while she birthed Apollon (theoi page