Artemis’ companions were all virgins like herself due to her never marrying, she chose not to marry as she asked Zeus to give her the gift of eternal chastity and virginity, instead she devoted her time to hunting and nature. This leaves the question of how Artemis become the protector of childbirth and labour? After Leto gave birth to her, Athena helped Leto deliver her twin brother Apollo, thereby becoming the protector of childbirth and labour (Greek Mythology.com).
Artemis was a very skilful archer as was Apollo, she shot arrows that brought death to many people throughout Greece. She had the power to heal and to fiercely defend the people who worshipped her. Artemis’ days were spent hunting, bathing in hidden streams, practicing sports and playing with wild animals and creatures (Macdonald, 2002).
Artemis was a very skilful archer as was Apollo, she shot arrows that brought death to many people throughout Greece. She had the power to heal and to fiercely defend the people who worshipped her. Artemis’ days were spent hunting, bathing in hidden streams, practicing sports and playing with wild animals and creatures (Macdonald, 2002).