Close association of women and animals in Greek thought. Also has associations with warfare, but not actual combat. Goat sacrifice to Artemis performed before battle. Association of hunt and warfare. Cults are widespread and many, but especially close connections to Asia Minor, where her origins may lie.
Name occurs in Lydian and Lycian.
Famous sanctuary of Artemis at Ephesos, the Artemision , where she is worshipped as a fertility goddess. No good Greek etymology for her name. Goddess of borders, boundaries and transitions . Artemis herself is found on the edges of civilization. Artemis initiates the youth into the hunt.