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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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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


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