Artemis by Arumbus
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Artemis
Artemis was the Ancient Greek goddess of the forests and hills and was one of the most widely worshipped deities in the ancient world. Her latter day equivalent, during the Roman era, was Diana the Goddess of the hunt. In addition to the forest and hills Artemis was the Hellenic goddess of childbirth, virginity, fertility and the hunt. Later in Greek history she also became identified with Selene the Greek moon goddess and was often depicted with a moon crescent above her head (just as the Roman Diana eventually supplanted Luna as moon Goddess).
Artemis was the daughter of Zeus and Leto and Apollo was her twin brother. There are numerous myth and stories of her. She is usually portrayed as a strong woman and very often would punish people for their lack of respect for animals, vanity, ego, and pride. She was widely worshipped both under her name and by many others including; Aeginaea, Aeginaea, Agoraea, Kourotrophos, Kourotrophos, Cynthia and Phoebe. In many of these case she was depicted as a huntress and in art is usually shown with a bow, quiver, arrows and often deer. So widespread was her popularity and worship that the gigantic Temple of Artemis (what would be modern day Turkey) was constructed in her honor, this was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
In her many interpretations by different cults, locations, and names, she was patron to many "feminine" things such as virginity, chastity, child birth, fertility, midwives, nurses - it was often however tempered or overshadowed by portrayal of strong women (or some feel showing how women can be strong). Here she is usually seen as a huntress, sometimes a warrior but always a patron to wild animals. This is exemplified by how ancient Athenian girls approaching marrying age were sent to the sanctuary of Artemis in Brauron to serve the Goddess for one year. These girls were called arktoi, or little she-bears. Myth has it that this started after a young girl teased a bear and the bear killed her. The girls bothers killed the bear in retribution. Artemis was so enraged she demanded that young girls "act the bear" at her sanctuary in atonement for the bear's death.
Artemis (and later Diana) were very often subjects in Greek and particularly Roman art. For well over two thousand years these two have been a popular subjects in numerous art pieces be they paintings, vases or sculptures. In most cases she is depicted as a strong huntress, very often with wild animals. The popularity of these themes in art still hold, even to this day. In 2007, a Roman era bronze sculpture of "Artemis and the Stag" was sold at Sotheby's auction house for over $25 million.
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V4 - hope you like her. - Rick
Comments (60)
schonee
Beauitful! Most excellent work and one of my favorite goddessess as I have many lol. Instant fave for me!
erlandpil
Good portrait erland
amirapsp
Stunning work indeed...Hugs
dianas..creations
Wow wonderful creation lovely texture....excellent!!
shotgung0d
Great close-up! Love the pose and the lighting perfectly matches the background.
BenBischop
Great Work....!!
Miska7
Nice character and pose. Great lighting and post work! Nice render.
theprojectionist
Good one Rick
felinx
Pose très bien réussie, bravo :)
drifterlee
Wonderful pose and story!
Jaml
Fantastic job and story!
stevey3d
Superb pose and textures! Excellent image! 5+
furuta
Beautiful image. wonderful work!!
dbrv6
Excellent. I enjoy your writeups as much as your images. Great research and results for your efforts.
densa
beautiful pose
goldie
oh, i really like this...the lighting is superb and her pose is well done...
efron_241
she does amazing things with that bow very realismo
Sylvia
~Impressive~ She is Gorgeous... FABULOUS!!! Thanks for sharing
cjoe
A very endowed warrior...Very beautifull!
ledwolorz
Wonderful work.
MongusKing
Splendid render my friend!! XCellent work!!!
DanB-Creations
A very beautiful image. You have make a very nice work on the pose with the archer. 5/5
marcopolinski
excellent render!
ragouc
Very good POV and pose. Good light and scene. Well done.
Zazou
Splendid portrait and excellent story !
Jollyself Online Now!
the lighting rocks on this...bravo
katy555
Wonderful, perfect setting for your beautiful light...
HellKitten
Beautiful image.
anitalee
Excellent
giovanino
Very beautiful characters !!! Excellent idea, creation and artwork :):):) 5*