Relief from the 2nd century, staging the marriage of Zeus and Leto, Hierapolis Museum

Latona, Leto, the Mother of Apollo

Latona, or Leto, was the mother of Apollo and Artemis. Leto also makes an appearance in other significant myths, typically when she punishes mortals for … Read more

Artemis (seated and wearing a radiate crown), the nymph Callisto (left), Eros, and other nymphs. Antique fresco from Pompeii

Artemis

The goddess of archery, wild animals, the forest, and female initiations, as well as the moon and the defender of virginity and modesty, Artemis is … Read more