Original artwork description:
Artemis was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Her Roman equivalent is Diana.
Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wildland, Mistress of Animals"
In the classical period of Greek mythology, Artemis was often described as the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. She was the Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and protector of young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women; she often was depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrows.
The deer and the cypress were sacred to her. In later Hellenistic times, she even assumed the ancient role of Eileithyia in aiding childbirth.
Materials used:
spray paint,acrylics and indian ink
Tags:
#mythology #greek mythology #godess #artemisARTemis (2017)
Acrylic painting
by The Krah
7 Artist Reviews
£3,000
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 122 x 152 x 5cm (unframed) / 122 x 152cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed on the front
- Style: Urban and Pop
- Subject: People and portraits
Original artwork description
Artemis was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Her Roman equivalent is Diana.
Homer refers to her as Artemis Agrotera, Potnia Theron: "Artemis of the wildland, Mistress of Animals"
In the classical period of Greek mythology, Artemis was often described as the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. She was the Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and protector of young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women; she often was depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrows.
The deer and the cypress were sacred to her. In later Hellenistic times, she even assumed the ancient role of Eileithyia in aiding childbirth.
Materials used:
spray paint,acrylics and indian ink
Tags:
#mythology #greek mythology #godess #artemisReturns and refunds
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This artwork is sold by The Krah from United Kingdom
