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War Languages Artemis – Diana as Warrior woman Vesa Matteo Piludu University of Helsinki Department of Art Research
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Potnia Theron Detail of Artemis, here depicted as the Potnia Theron (Lady of the Beasts), from the Francois Vase. The goddess is winged, and grasps a panther (or lioness) and stag by the neck.
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Artemis Artemis feeds a long-necked bird (either a swan or heron) from her hand. The goddess is depicted with a spotted animal skin draped over her shoulders, a decorated quiver, and a spiked crown. In her hand she holds a kylix (cup).
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THE DEATH OF AKTAION
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Artemis from a painting of the Gigantomakhia Detail of Artemis from a painting of the Gigantomakhia (War of the Giants). The goddess aims her bow at a giant. She is dressed in a knee-length skirt of a maiden, and wears an animal skin cap. Below her stands Demeter wielding a spear.
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Aktaion is transformed into a stag Aktaion is transformed into a stag (indicated by the pair of antlers) by the goddess Artemis, and is torn apart by his hounds. The Naias Nymphe of the spring Gargathie sits watching.
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Tizian: Diana e Atteone
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Tizian: Morte di Atteone
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Tizian: Diana and Callisto
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