#artemis epithets

➸・daphnaie - of the laurel tree

➸・heleia - of the marshes

➸・kedreatis - of the cedar tree

➸・karyai - of the walnut tree

➸・limnaie - of the lake

➸・lygodesme - willow-bound

➸・eurynome - of broad pastures

Hellenic cheat sheets

Happy Elaphobolion!🏺

Elaphebolion was the ninth month of the ancient Attic calendar, roughly aligning with March and early April in today’s Gregorian calendar. The month was significant for the celebration of the Elaphebolia festival, dedicated to Artemis Elaphebolos, meaning Artemis the Deer-Slayer.

The Elaphebolia festival was marked by offerings and rituals to honour Artemis for her role as a huntress and guardian. A key part of the celebration was the preparation of special cakes called “elaphoi,” shaped like deer, symbolizing Artemis’ dominion over wildlife and her hunting skills. These cakes were made from flour, honey, and sesame seeds, serving as both a symbolic offering and a way for the community to come together in worship.

In addition to offerings, the Elaphebolia festival likely featured processions, prayers, and other activities aimed at gaining Artemis’ favour for successful hunts and protection from wild animals. As part of the broader religious and agricultural calendar, Elaphobolion also marked the seasonal transition and preparations for spring.

This year, 2025, the festival of Elaphebolia falls on March 6th.

March 6th is also the day that pre-orders for my indie deck, Wisdom of Artemis Oracle, will officially open to the public. As a lifelong devotee of Artemis and a dedicated Hellenic Polytheist, I chose this date to align the deck’s release with one of her most significant festivals—one that is also a personal favourite of mine. The deck features 47 of Artemis’s sacred epithets, including Artemis Elaphobolos. 🏹🦌

Artemis Limnatis 💙

Artemis of the Marshes

One of her many beautiful epithets featured in my Wisdom of Artemis Oracle™ - coming in March 🌙

Artemis Delia 💚

Artemis of Delos

One of her many beautiful epithets featured in my Wisdom of Artemis Oracle™ - coming in March 🌙