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Patron Goddesses of Sparta: Athene's and Artemis' significance to ancient Spartan society.

Throughout Greek history, gods and goddesses assumed many diverse roles in different areas of the Mediterranean. The Greeks did not see the gods as being overly consumed with the actions of men, but they honoured the gods in hope of favour, and to divert divine anger. Because there was no defined do...

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Published in:Sparta: Journal of Ancient Spartian & Greek History Vol. 7; no. 1; pp. 12 - 18
Main Authors: TAYLOR, VALERIE, QUEENAN, ELISA
Format: Article
Published: Markoulakis Publications 2011
Subjects:
Greek goddesses
Greek gods
Athena (Greek deity)
Artemis (Greek deity)
Ancient cities & towns
Greek history
Sparta (Extinct city)
Greece
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