Ode to Patron Artemis

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Artemis—the patron of young women and the fierce protector of the vulnerable—is a powerful symbol of fierce independence. She claimed dominion over untamed mountains and forests, f orgoing the confines of civilized cities. The goddess is traditionally depicted wearing a short tunic and hunting boots, attire that granted her complete freedom of movement. Artemis is frequently accompanied by a retinue of dogs, deer, and other wild animals. In his Hymn to Artemis, the poet Callimachus tells us that Artemis' woodland dances were so joyful that Helios, the sun god, was compelled to pause his chariot in the sky to watch her graceful movements, thereby elongating the days of summer. Ancient Greek drachm coin (90-49 BCE) depicting the goddess Artemis handset in a 22K bezel. Lion on reverse. Green turquoise pendant set in a 22K bezel. Emerald charm pendant with 18K bale. 18-inch 14K gold chain. Show more