Artemis by Sorita D'este

Artemis by Sorita D'este

In Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Hunt & Moon, Sorita d'Este offers a thorough scholarly examination of Artemis, a multifaceted deity venerated in antiquity not only as the goddess of the hunt and the moon but also as a powerful figure associated with childbirth, women, music, dance, and wild animals. This volume provides a comprehensive exploration of her vast influence and worship throughout the ancient world.

Artemis, daughter of the Titaness Leto and the Olympian god Zeus, emerges as a significant and complex figure from birth, assisting her mother during the delivery of her twin brother, Apollo. Artemis held a unique place in Zeus' affections, receiving numerous gifts and privileges that elevated her status among the Olympian deities. Over the centuries, she assumed various roles, including Potnia Theron, the Huntress, and Mother Goddess. The latter role inspired her temple at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and mentioned in the Bible. This major religious site saw Artemis worshipped by the Melissa Priestesses as a Mother Goddess rather than as the young huntress.

This volume details the primary myths, powers, and cult practices surrounding Artemis, offering a study of her temples and sanctuaries, the festivals held in her honour, and her diverse roles in ancient mythology. The text delves into the animals sacred to her, her relationships with her virgin attendants and other gods and goddesses, and the myriad titles attributed to her, making it an essential resource for those seeking an understanding of this enduring goddess.

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Second, Revised edition of the 2005 book by the same author, Artemis: Virgin Goddess of the Sun and Moon.

Sorita d'Este is an author, researcher, and publisher who uses her work to share her knowledge and enthusiasm for the Mysteries. Her studies and writing stretch the frontiers of Western Esoterica and beyond, frequently questioning and challenging the current quo and inspiring others to engage in experiential mysticism with firm foundations founded on historical teachings, standing positively in the present and looking forward with zeal to the future. She is convinced that the establishment of independent, free-thinking, and more spiritual societies with firm foundations in truth, natural balance, and charity can help to create creativity, positivity, love, and enchantment. Hekate Liminal Rites, Artemis Virgin Goddess of the Sun and Moon, Visions of the Cailleach, and The Isles of the Many Gods are among her more than 20 published works. Hekate Her Holy Fires, Priestesses Pythonesses and Sybils, and Horns of Power are among the anthologies she has published.

Her work has also appeared in a variety of books, magazines, journals, and part-works. She works as a publisher, putting the work of others into print when she is not writing or roaming the liminal boundaries in the gaps between civilization and the woods.