Being the goddess of the hunt, Artemis protects all nature and wild animals. Artemis and Apollo’s birth story is one filled with infidelity and stress, but made a lasting impact. The third birthday of Artemis was what truly defined her and made her an Olympian. Artemis’ virginity is something that she values and will go to great lengths to protect. Many of Artemis’ followers see her as a strong, independent goddess who protects many different aspects of the world. Although Artemis was chaste, this did not stop her from having attraction to other. Artemis makes sure the ones she loves are protected at all cost. After an eventful birth, Artemis finally became a true goddess on her third birthday, developing into a sensitive deity who protected the ones she oved, nature, and her own virginity, yet still forming intimate relationships with men. Artemis was born along with her twin brother, Apollo, from the affair between Zeus and Leto, a nymph. Hera, Zeus’ wife, did not approve of the affair and made sure everyone involved knew her opinion. Hera put a curse on Leto, making her bare twins, but not allowing her a place …show more content…
Other stories say both Artemis and Apollo were born on the island of Delos (Guerber 360). Against her mother’s wishes, Eileithyia, Hera’s daughter, helped Leto give birth to Artemis (Sears 71). Although her place of birth is unknown exactly, it is definite that she helped her mother give birth to her twin Apollo. Artemis became the goddess of childbirth after helping her mother, which gave her the power to help many other women who go into labor (Sears 138). She helped her mother through all nine days when she was in labor with Apollo (Sears 66). Artemis was born into a family of greatness, her maternal grandfather Coeus being one of the original Titans (Sears