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From [[Ancient Greece|Greek]] [[mythology]], (Roman name: ''Diana'') the [[Greek god|goddess]] of hunting, wild animals, girls before their [[marriage | From [[Ancient Greece|Greek]] [[mythology]], (Roman name: ''Diana'') the [[Greek god|goddess]] of hunting, wild animals, and girls before their [[marriage]]; she brings sudden [[death]] to [[women]] in the same way that [[Apollo]] brings sudden death to [[men]]. She is the twin [[sister]] of Apollo, [[daughter]] of [[Zeus]] and [[Leto]]. At some point, she began to be identified with the [[moon]]. | ||
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From Greek mythology, (Roman name: Diana) the goddess of hunting, wild animals, and girls before their marriage; she brings sudden death to women in the same way that Apollo brings sudden death to men. She is the twin sister of Apollo, daughter of Zeus and Leto. At some point, she began to be identified with the moon.