artemis

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun referring to the virgin goddess of the hunt and the Moon in Greek mythology; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo, identified with Roman Diana.

• 🇷🇺Имя собственное, относящееся к девственной богине охоты и Луны в греческой мифологии; дочери Лето и сестре-близнецу Аполлона, отождествляемой с римской Дианой.

1. Greek goddess of the hunt and the Moon B2 formal

   In Greek mythology, the virgin goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, and the Moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; later identified with the Roman goddess Diana.

   • Artemis was often depicted with a bow and arrows, accompanied by a deer.
   • The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
   • In myths, Artemis fiercely protected her chastity and punished those who offended her.

   🇷🇺Артемида

   Synonyms: cynthiadianaphoebe

• artemises plural form
• artemises' possessive plural form
• artemis's possessive singular form