- Caryatis - by NekhbetSun

2D • Atmosphere/Mood • posted on Jun 06, 2008

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Mornin' All *S* In the ancient Greek religion Artemis Caryatis was an epithet of Artemis that was derived from the city of Karyae in Laconia.
There an open-air temple was dedicated to Carya, the Lady of the Nut-Tree, whose priestesses were called the Caryatidai. Carya was a virgin who had been transformed into a nut-tree for her unchastity with Dionysus.
This particular form of veneration of Artemis at Caryae suggests that in pre-classical ritual Carya was the goddess of the nut tree who was later assimilated into the Olympian goddess Artemis.
Each year women performed a dance called the Caryatis
at a festival in honor of Artemis Caryatis. * * * Enjoy your history lesson? ...class dismissed :o) Wishing everyone a super day and as always, thanks so much for comments n faves !!! ~ Love & Hugs ~ * Mina *