Artemis and Her Territory: Toponymic and Topographical Cult-Epithets of Artemis in Attica
Year: 2022

This paper analyses some topographical and toponymic cult-epithets of Artemis attested in Attica. 1 In the multiform panorama of Greek religion, epithets had the function of defining the sphere of influence of deities in order to accommodate the needs of the community of worshippers involved in specific cults. 2 Artemis is one of the deities whose sphere of influence is most strongly connected to specific geographical areas. She is frequently honoured in sanctuaries located in borderline and ext