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Epithets

As an alternative to investigating the epithets of Artemis, student can look for the surnames that the goddess has earned in different areas of Greece and in different countries. Students should try to discern why a given surname is given to Artemis.

Below is a through list of Artemis’ surnames. Pausanias' Guide to Greece is essential when looking for alternative surnames for any god or goddess. An explanation for the use of a particular surname is often provided. Students should fill in the volume, section and line number where mention of each surname is made.

Epithet Text
Artemis Agrotera (the Huntress) Pausanias 1.19.6.
Brauronian Artemis Pausanias 1.23.7
Tauric Artemis Pausanias 1.23.7.
Artemis Leucophryne Pausanias 1.26.4.
Artemis Ariste (Best) Pausanias 1.29.2.
Artemis Calliste (Fairest) Pausanias 1.29.2.
Artemis Light-bearer Pausanias 1.31.4.
Artemis Amarysia Pausanias 1.31.5
Artemis of the Portal Pausanias 1.38.6
Artemis Saviour Pausanias 1.40.2.
Artemis Ephesian Pausanias 2.3.3
Artemis Patroa (Paternal) Pausanias 2.9.6
Artemis Pheraea Pausanias 2.10.7
Artemis Persuasion Pausanias 2.21.1
Artemis Orthia (of the Steep) Pausanias 2.24.5
Artemis Coryphaea (of the Peak) Pausanias 2.27.2
Artemis Lycea (Wolfish) Pausanias 2.31.1
Artemis Iphigenia Pausanias 2.35.1
Artemis Caryatis (Walnut tree) Pausanias 3.10.7
Artemis Aiginaea (Goat-goddess?) Pausanias 3.14.2
Artemis Issori Pausanias 3.14.2
Artemis Leader Pausanias 3.14.6
Artemis Orthia (Upright) Pausanias 3.16.7
Artemis Anaeitis Pausanias 3.16.9
Artemis Cnagia Pausanias 3.18.4
Artemis Dereatis Pausanias 3.20.7
Artemis Limnatis (Of the Lake) Pausanias 3.23.10
Artemis called Daphnaea (of the laurel) Pausanias 3.24.8
Artemis Dictynna Pausanias 3.24.9
Artemis Astrateia Pausanias 3.25.3
Artemis Bringer of Light Pausanias 4.31.10
Artemis “Nurse of Children” Pausanias 4.34.6
Artemis Coccoca Pausanias 5.15.7
Artemis Alpheiaea Pausanias 6.22.10
Artemis Elaphiaea Pausanias 6.22.11
Artemis Philomeirax Pausanias 6.23.8
Artemis Laphria Pausanias 7.1218.8
Artemis Triclaria Pausanias 7.19.1-3
Artemis Hymnia Pausanias 8.5.10
Artemis Horse-finder Pausanias 8.14.5.
Artemis Pyronia (Fire-goddess) Pausanias 8.15.9.
Artemis Cnacalesia Pausanias 8.23.3.


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