Myth and Literature
Define and discuss the significance of Artemis and the Brauronia. . Your response should be at least two complete paragraphs. (They should be developed using power-point lectures and the text and your own analysis of the material).
Artemis and the Brauronia
Different cultures have always had distinct rites of passage that symbolize an individual’s development into a particular stage of life. Within the ancient Greek community, Artemis was viewed as one of the eternal virgins within the society, and the myth led people to dedicate the development of young girls into adulthood to her (Myth and Literature, n.d). She played a significant role in their development, which led the ceremonies to include the girls’ dedication of their toys to her during the ritual. Such symbolized that they had given up their