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  • Artemis vs. Selene: Unpacking the Moon Goddess Confusion
    Artemis, the Greek goddess of the hunt, is not called "Moon". That title belongs to Selene, another Greek goddess.

    While Artemis is often associated with the moon, this is due to a few factors:

    * Her connection to the night: Artemis was a goddess of the hunt, and hunts often took place at night. This association with darkness and nighttime naturally connects her to the moon.

    * Symbolism: The moon's cycle of waxing and waning mirrored Artemis's role as protector of women and childbirth. She was believed to be the goddess of young women and childbirth. This connection led to associating her with the moon's phases.

    * Artistic depictions: Many artistic depictions of Artemis feature her with a crescent moon on her head or holding a bow and arrow, both common symbols associated with the moon.

    So, while Artemis is closely associated with the moon, she was not called "Moon". This title belonged to Selene, who was specifically the personified goddess of the moon itself.

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