ARTEMIS

Artemis was the ancient Greek goddess of the hunt and older sister of Apollo. She is one of the twelve Olympians and is the daughter of Zeus and Leto.

She pulls the moon across the night sky in a chariot led by golden-horned stags and is often conflated with Selene because of this.

Her and Apollo are both deities of disease and sudden death; she targets girls and women while he targets boys and men. She is a protector of girls and young women as well.

Artemis I praise, sister of bright Apollo,
first-born of blessed Leto, dear child of Zeus.
Fairest among maidens, you roam the wilderness;
the enchanting nymphs are your friends and companions.
You take joy in wood and meadow, swift-footed one,
you who loves dance and games, you who wins every race.
As the wild lands are yours, so too are the wild beasts;
huntress you are–with bow your skill is unsurpassed,
always do your arrows find their mark. Artemis,
O kindly one, you ease the sharp pains of childbirth,
and you are the fiercest protector of children.
O luminous goddess, I praise and honor you.

aspects of Artemis i admire

wildlife    
the moon       protector of young women     asexuality & aromanticism 
independence       sister

symbols