Where does “Artemis” come from?
Artemis is the English name for the Greek goddess Ἄρτεμις, whose etymology remains unknown despite extensive scholarly inquiry.
Artemis (English): The Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and wilderness; the daughter of Leto and Zeus; the sister of Apollo
Definitions
- The Greek goddess of the hunt, wild animals, and wilderness; the daughter of Leto and Zeus; the sister of Apollo
Ancestry of “Artemis”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Ἄρτεμις | Artemis, the goddess |