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Artemis, Diana

In Greek mythology, Artemis was worshipped as the goddess of hunting, the wilderness, wild animals, the moon, and virginity. She was the equivalent of the Roman goddess Diana. She was also Apollo’s twin sister, often depicted wearing a short tunic and holding a bow and arrows. She was believed to be a protector of women and children (especially during childbirth), and she was considered a vengeful goddess who punished those who offended her.

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Father: Zeus
Mother: Leto



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Ἄρτεμις (Artemis)
5 times in NT
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Act 19:24
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A silversmith named Demetrius made silver shrines of Artemis, which brought the craftsmen a great deal of income.
Act 19:27
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Not only is there a risk that our trade will be discredited, but also that the temple of the great goddess Artemis will lose its reputation, and that she, who is worshipped throughout Asia and the whole world, will lose her greatness.
Act 19:28
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When they heard this, they were filled with anger and shouted, "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
Act 19:34
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But when they realized he was a jew, they all shouted in unison for a couple of hours: "Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!"
[The Greeks often viewed Christians as a Jewish group. Alexander's purpose may have been to clarify that Paul did not belong to them and to clear the Jewish population. Alexander was a common name, see Acts 4:6; Mark 15:21. Perhaps he is the same person as the coppersmith Alexander whom Paul later mentions in 2 Tim. 4:14, and possibly also in 1 Tim. 1:20.]
Act 19:35
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When the city clerk had calmed the people, he said, "Ephesians! Is there anyone who does not know that the city of Ephesus is the temple keeper (literally "temple sweeper" – Gk. neokoros) of the great [goddess] Artemis and her image that fell from heaven? [The title neokoros, from temple (Gk. naos) and sweep (Gk. koreo), became an honorary title for famous cities. The word appears on coins from this period.]