D I A N A
:: goddess of animals, the hunt, the moon and birthing in Roman mythology ::
:: goddess of animals, the hunt, the moon and birthing in Roman mythology ::
Summary:: -- Diana, in Roman religion, goddess of animals and the hunt. As a fertility deity she was
invoked by women to aid conception and delivery. Though perhaps originally an indigenous woodland goddess, Diana early
became identified with Artemis. At Rome the most important temple of Diana was on the Aventine. This temple housed
the foundation charter of the Latin League and was said to date back to King Servius Tullius (6th century bce). Another important
centre for the worship of Diana was at Ephesus, where the Temple of Artemis (or Diana) was one of the Seven Wonders
of the World. In Roman art Diana usually appears as a huntress with bow and quiver, accompanied by a hound or deer.
invoked by women to aid conception and delivery. Though perhaps originally an indigenous woodland goddess, Diana early
became identified with Artemis. At Rome the most important temple of Diana was on the Aventine. This temple housed
the foundation charter of the Latin League and was said to date back to King Servius Tullius (6th century bce). Another important
centre for the worship of Diana was at Ephesus, where the Temple of Artemis (or Diana) was one of the Seven Wonders
of the World. In Roman art Diana usually appears as a huntress with bow and quiver, accompanied by a hound or deer.
:: Traits of her huntresses ::
⇛ Huntresses of Diana are, with no exceptions, virgins. They will remain virgins for their entire lives of being a huntress to Diana. It is an oath that cannot be broken.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana are very brave and noble demigods. No matter who their godly parent is, they always grasp a hold of the Diana fighting spirit that makes them truly a huntress.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana are animal lovers, obviously. They tend to be well versed in different species and seem to have a knack for being able to approach any animal without a second thought.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana prefer night time over any other time of the day. They love the beauty of the moon and the effect it can have on people.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana are very brave and noble demigods. No matter who their godly parent is, they always grasp a hold of the Diana fighting spirit that makes them truly a huntress.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana are animal lovers, obviously. They tend to be well versed in different species and seem to have a knack for being able to approach any animal without a second thought.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana prefer night time over any other time of the day. They love the beauty of the moon and the effect it can have on people.
:: Basic powers of her huntresses ::
⇛ Huntresses of Diana are expert marksman. They are some of the top shooters of the demigods within the academy, especially if their parental god is either that of Apollo or Cupid.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana can communicate and call upon all walks of animal life. They can use birds and small animals as scouts and request aid from predatory animals in battle.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana are immortal from the moment they are selected and give their oath of chastity. This immortality is broken once they are killed or resign their vow of virginity.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana can track, travel, and hunt with ease. they know any woods they step into like the back of their hand and always will be able to find their target no matter how stealthy it may seem.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana can communicate and call upon all walks of animal life. They can use birds and small animals as scouts and request aid from predatory animals in battle.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana are immortal from the moment they are selected and give their oath of chastity. This immortality is broken once they are killed or resign their vow of virginity.
⇛ Huntresses of Diana can track, travel, and hunt with ease. they know any woods they step into like the back of their hand and always will be able to find their target no matter how stealthy it may seem.
