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Oct 2023
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Goddesses: Artemis

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Artemis (known as Diana in Roman mythology) was the goddess of the hunt, nature and childbirth. The daughter of Zeus, she’s one of the twelve major gods in the Greek pantheon. She was known for her chastity and innocence, as well as her exacting rage, often borne out through the use of her bow and arrow. 

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This month, we're talking about Goddesses: mythical figures who have shaped culture, history, and imagination around the world.

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