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Sorita D'Este

Artemis

Virgin Goddess of the Hunt & Moon: Virgin Goddess of the Hunt & Moon: Virgin Goddess of the...

Sorita D'Este

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Avalonia
13 June 2024

European history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Alternative belief systems; Mind, Body, Spirit: thought & practice

In Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Hunt & Moon, Sorita d'Este offers a thorough scholarly examination of Artemis, a multifaceted deity venerated in antiquity not only as the goddess of the hunt and the moon but also as a powerful figure associated with childbirth, women, music, dance, and wild animals. This volume provides a comprehensive exploration of her vast influence and worship throughout the ancient world.

Artemis, daughter of the Titaness Leto and the Olympian god Zeus, emerges as a significant and complex figure from birth, assisting her mother during the delivery of her twin brother, Apollo. Artemis held a unique place in Zeus' affections, receiving numerous gifts and privileges that elevated her status among the Olympian deities. Over the centuries, she assumed various roles, including Potnia Theron, the Huntress, and Mother Goddess. The latter role inspired her temple at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and mentioned in the Bible. This major religious site saw Artemis worshipped by the Melissa Priestesses as a Mother Goddess rather than as the young huntress.

This volume details the primary myths, powers, and cult practices surrounding Artemis, offering a study of her temples and sanctuaries, the festivals held in her honour, and her diverse roles in ancient mythology. The text delves into the animals sacred to her, her relationships with her virgin attendants and other gods and goddesses, and the myriad titles attributed to her, making it an essential resource for those seeking an understanding of this enduring goddess.

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Second edition of the 2005 book by the same author, Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Sun and Moon.

By: Sorita D'Este
Imprint: Avalonia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 236g
ISBN: 9781910191262
ISBN 10: 1910191264
Pages: 182
Publication Date: 13 June 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

"Sorita d'Este is an author, researcher, and practitioner of magic exploring mythology, magic, and ancient spiritual traditions in her books. As an occult teacher, she travels internationally to give lectures and workshops. She founded the Covenant of Hekate, and her adventures take her to sacred places worldwide. Her published works include ""Hekate: Liminal Rites,"" ""Circle for Hekate,"" ""Visions of the Cailleach,"" ""Practical Elemental Magick,"" and ""The Isles of the Many Gods."" Currently residing in Glastonbury, Somerset, she wrote ""Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Hunt & Moon"" in 2005 while living in Chiswick, London."