audiobook The Elder Gods: The Otherworld of Early England by Stephen Pollington in History

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The goddess Artemis is best known today as a goddess of the hunt and of the new moon; yet to those who worshipped at her ancient temples and sanctuaries she was far more than just that. To them she was a powerful and complex goddess whose influence spread far and wide throughout the ancient world. She was worshipped and celebrated as a goddess of childbirth; women; song; dance and of wild animals. As the daughter of the Titan goddess Leto by the Olympian Fathre god Zeus; Artemis would prove herself from the moment of her own birth; by assisting her mother with the birth of her own twin brother; Apollo. Zeus; who fathered children with many other goddesses and mortals; had a special affection for ARtemis from the start and gave her all the gifts she asked for and more; making her one of the most powerful of the Olympian goddesses. Artemis; Virgin Goddess of the Sun Moon by Sorita D'Este; explores the myths; powers and worship of this beautiful goddess. It is a throrough study with details of her temples and sanctuaries; the festivals which were held in honour of her; the roles she fulfilled in the myths; animals which were sacred to her; her relationship with her virgin attendants and other deities; as well as the many titles which were bestowed upon her. This groundbreaking book provides the most comprehensive study of this enduring goddess to date. ------ About the Author Sorita D'Este is a writer and researcher who lives and works in London; UK.She has a passion for the mysteries and gods of the western world and much of her work is focused on the spritiual and magical practices of ancient Greece; Rome and Britian. She is the co-author of The Guises of the Morrigan and Circle of Fire. Additionally she is a regular contributor to magazines; part works and journals; including DeAgostini's Enhancing your Mind Body Spirit and Llewellyn's Annuals.