My name is Artemis, but people also call me Diana in Rome. My parents are Zeus and Leto, and Apollo is my twin brother. Ares is my best friend. I like living with animals, and they are important to me, but I enjoy hunting sometimes as well. I am a very good archer, and my father taught me this ability. I have many symbols, such as an arrow, bow, deer, dog, and moon, which represent me. I am the goddess of the moon, and I love wild nature. Also, being a beautiful woman with blonde hair are some of my other qualities. People say I have a serious face and that I am staid. I was born in Delos, a day before my twin brother, and I helped my mother give birth to him. I think it is a very difficult process, and that’s why I decided to never get married and stay a virgin. I have an important power, and thanks to this power, I supervise water and heal sick people. My twin brother represents the Sun, and I represent the Moon.
I would like to share my sad love story with you. I loved Orion, and my love for him was greater than anything else. One day, while I was hunting, I saw Orion. He was gigantic, and he had different abilities. For example, he could walk on the sea, and he was a really good swimmer. I fell in love with him at first sight. I gave up my oath and decided to marry him, but my brother didn’t like this idea. Because I had already made up my mind, I didn’t listen to my brother. However, my brother was a great liar. I am a good shot, and Apollo knew that. Somehow, he tricked me, and I killed Orion unwillingly. This death made me very sad. I was not happy anymore. I carried his lifeless body to the sky in my arms. I wanted him to be the brightest star so that I could watch that star and never forget him.
After that day, I have never fallen in love with anyone again. I still look at the sky every night and remember my only love, Orion.
Photo Credits
Featured Image: https://sanattarihivearkeoloji.blogspot.com/2012/06/artemis-ve-buyuk-aski-orion.html
Photo 1: https://www.adventureglobal.com/p/discovering-the-iconic-landmarks-and-history-of-rome-italy
Photo 2: https://www.pexels.com/photo/ancient-building-with-bedrocks-in-lights-at-night-6357114/