THE GROVE OF DIANA AT LAKE NEMI By

THE GROVE OF DIANA AT LAKE NEMI By: Chelsea Swanekamp

Overview • Diana • Myth • Sanctuary • Rex Nemorensis • Worship and Festival

The Goddess Diana • Equivalent to the Greek’s Artemis • Diana Nemorensis • Goddess of childbirth, guardian of the mountains and woods, queen of the woods, the lover of streams, the huntress, goddess of the moon, the glory of heaven, goddess of night, queen of the sky, a virgin goddess, and the immaculate one.

Diana • Related to multiple different god’s cults. • Deer, Bears, and hunting dogs Diana http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Diana_%28 mythology%29

Often shown in short clothing since she is a hunter http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Diana_% 28 mythology%29

http: //en. wikipedia. org/wiki/Diana_Nemorensis

Myth • Daughter of Jupiter and Latona, and sister of Apollo • Brought to Rome by Orestes • Human Sacrifice

Diana Nemorensis en. wikipedia. org 2024 × 1463 Search by image

Sanctuary • Northern border of Lake Nemi • Diana’s Mirror or Speculum Dianae • Made of three walls surrounding cliff, statues, theater, and public baths. • Grove of trees with a giant oak in the middle and an image of Diana

Sanctuary • Originated because of Hippolytus • Destroyed by earthquake Remains of Sanctuary www. theglobaldispat ches. com 440 × 330 Se arch by image

Rex Nemorensis • Hippolytus, planned first priest • Sacred Oak Tree, only slaves could break the branches • Death of Rex Nemorensis, can only be a brutal and violent death

Nemoralia • Festival on the 13 th of August, or one of the days between 13 th-15 th • Women wore flower Wreaths • Torch and Candle Procession, Boat rides • Day of Rest • Figurines, Jewelry, food, and messages on ribbons