Artemis Diktynna
deity single tradition · 1
Temples dedicated to her existed in Athens, Sparta, Massalia and between Ambrosus and Anticyra in Phocis, where, as Artemis Diktynna, her cult object was a black stone worked by Aeginetans. Her temples were said to be guarded by vicious dogs stronger than bears.
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2020
Relationships
- manifests as
- Britomartis, Diktynna
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Temples dedicated to her existed in Athens, Sparta, Massalia and between Ambrosus and Anticyra in Phocis, where, as Artemis Diktynna, her cult object was a black stone worked by Aeginetans. One temple dedicated to the goddess was located on Mount Tityros near Cydonia.”
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