Artemis (Diana)

  • The Gorgo pediment from the temple of Artemis. Detail. 590 - 580 BCE.

    Corfu Archaeological Museum

    Corfu Archaeological Museum

    The Archaeological Museum of Corfu (Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Κέρκυρας) exhibits artifacts found in excavations in Corfu island and the surrounding area, from the Stone Age until the Roman era. Highlights from the exhibit include the archaic pediment sculptures with…

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  • Brauron: the Π-Shaped Stoa

    Brauron

    Brauron

    Brauron (Βραυρών, Βραυρώνα, also transliterated Vravron, Vravrona) is an ancient sanctuary in eastern Attica near Athens. It was dedicated to the Goddess Artemis and it can be related to the Brauronion on the Acropolis of Athens. Worship on the…

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  • Statues of Diana and Diskobolus

    Artemis (Diana)

    Artemis (Diana)

    Apollo’s was twin sister and counterpart: Artemis was to the moon what Apollo was to the sun. She held other religious facets like goddess of the hunt and the wilderness as well as protector of youth everywhere. She…

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