Artemis vs. Selene — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Artemis and Selene
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Artemis
Artemis (; Greek: Ἄρτεμις Artemis, Attic Greek: [ár.te.mis]) is the Greek goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, the Moon, and chastity. The goddess Diana is her Roman equivalent.
Selene
In Greek mythology, Selene (; Greek: Σελήνη, meaning "Moon") is the goddess of the Moon. She is the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, and sister of the sun god Helios and the dawn goddess Eos.
Artemis
The virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon and twin sister of Apollo.
Selene
The goddess of the moon.
Artemis
The virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon in Greek mythology; one of the Olympian deities, daughter of Zeus and Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with the Roman Diana.
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Selene
(Greek mythology) goddess of the moon in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Luna
Artemis
(Greek mythology) the virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon; daughter of Leto and twin sister of Apollo; identified with Roman Diana
Selene
A genus of Carangidae
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