Diana is the Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt, and the wild, the fierce and free huntress who runs with her hounds beneath the night sky. Counterpart of the Greek Artemis and twin of Apollo, she is the protector of women and of wild creatures, a goddess of independence, lunar light, and the untamed places. This statue shows her with a noble stag at her side and her hunting weapons in hand, the very image of her sovereign, wild grace. Cast in resin with bronze-toned detailing and standing 10 1/4 inches tall, she makes a striking focal point for moon work, protection, independence, and the courage to set your own course. Key Features The Roman goddess of the moon and the hunt. Diana with a noble stag and her hunting weapons, the free huntress of the night. Cold-cast resin, bronze-toned detail. Roughly 10 1/4 x 7 x 5 inches, with bronze detailing that catches the light. A devotional focal point. A modern devotional sculpture for moon and protection work, not an archaeological reproduction. Product Details Dimensions: about 10 1/4 x 7 x 5 inches Material: cold-cast resin Finish: bronze-toned detailing Form: Diana with a stag and hunting weapons Use: deity statue, altar focal point, moon, protection, and independence work SKU: SM854 Sold by Plentiful Earth The Spiritual Significance Diana is the wild and self-possessed goddess of the moon and the hunt, who asked to remain forever free and roams the forests with her band of nymphs and her hounds. She is the protector of women and girls, of wild animals and wild places, and of childbirth, and she answers to no one, the very image of sovereign independence. As a moon goddess she carries the lunar light, and in later thought she joined Luna in the heavens and Hecate in the underworld to form a triple lunar goddess. On a modern altar, Diana is honored for moon work, especially at the full moon, for protection of the vulnerable, for independence and the courage to walk your own path, and for connection to wild nature. As Artemis she is the maiden of the Greek pantheon, and she stands behind the Maiden aspect of the modern Triple Goddess. Practitioners call on her for clear aim, fierce boundaries, and the freedom to be wholly themselves. How To Use Place her on an altar or a spot that catches the moonlight, where her lunar, wild presence is at home. Welcome her by cleaning the statue, holding it, and speaking her name and your hopes; a first offering of moon water, silver, or fresh greenery is fitting. Work with her at the full moon for lunar magic, or call on her for protection and independence by lighting a candle and stating your aim. Honor her through her symbols, the stag, the hound, the bow, and the crescent moon, and through time spent in wild places. Keep offerings fresh and dust the statue gently with a soft cloth. Pairs Well With Apollo Riding Swan Statue, 10.5 Inches Diana's twin brother, the sun to her moon. Goddess Hecate Statue, 11.25 Inches a fellow goddess of the moon and the night. Hera Statue, 9.5 Inches the queen of the gods for a goddess shelf. Aphrodite Statue, 13.25 Inches the goddess of love and beauty. Selenite Wand a moon-bright crystal tool for lunar work. History & Occult Background Diana is the Roman goddess identified with the Greek Artemis, daughter of Jupiter and Latona and twin of Apollo, born on the island of Delos. Her most famous sanctuary was the grove at Lake Nemi, where she was worshipped as Diana Nemorensis, Diana of the Wood. She was identified with the moon and joined with Luna in the sky and Hecate in the underworld as a triple goddess. Protector of the wild and of women, she became important to modern Pagan practice, lending her name to the Dianic tradition and standing behind the Maiden of the Triple Goddess. Frequently Asked Questions Who is Diana? She is the Roman goddess of the moon, the hunt, and the wild, protector of women and wild creatures and a symbol of fierce independence. She is the counterpart of the Greek Artemis and the twin of Apollo. Is Diana the same as Artemis? Yes. Diana is the Roman name and counterpart of the Greek Artemis; the two were thoroughly identified, sharing the domains of the moon, the hunt, and the protection of women and the wild. What does the stag mean? The stag is one of Diana's sacred animals, an emblem of the wild forest she rules and of her role as mistress of wild creatures. It marks her as the huntress and guardian of nature. How is she connected to the Triple Goddess? As a moon goddess Diana was joined with Luna and Hecate as a triple lunar goddess in antiquity, and as the maiden Artemis she stands behind the Maiden aspect of the modern Triple Goddess of Pagan practice. How do I care for the statue? Dust it with a soft dry cloth and keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the finish. Avoid soaking the resin; a barely damp cloth is enough for occasional cleaning.
