1. War Languages Artemis – Diana as Warrior woman Vesa Matteo Piludu University of Helsinki Department of Art Research

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. THE DEATH OF AKTAION

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Tizian: Diana e Atteone

8. Tizian: Morte di Atteone

9. Tizian: Diana and Callisto