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Zeus and Leto, goddess, daughter of the Titans Phoebe and Coeus, gave birth to two children who would to have a place in the Olympic pantheon. The twins Apollo and Artemis called and their arrival in the world is not so simple.

Hera, wife of Zeus, was insanely jealous of Leto and attempted to prevent the birth of two children of Latona. Leto was angry and sent to terrorize a snake goddess and avoid finding a place to bring their children. Asteria was the goddess who gave refuge to his sister on the island of Ortigia and there Leto had Artemis and Apollo.

Artermis born first, and immediately dedicated to helping their mother during the nine days of work that have endured to give his son Apollo. Aunt Leto, Themis, acted as custodian of the twins, feeding ambrosia and nectar, the food of the gods. "

Artemis and Apollo loved his mother and protect the safety and honor of his mother. The story of Greek mythology tells how Artemis and Apollo, Leto prevented from being raped by Tito in the forest of Delphi. Summoned by his mother, who attributes the giant Tito with his arrows that rained down on him, killing him instantly. Zeus was Tito angered by the actions recorded in Hades.

Another myth tells the story of Artemis and Apollo killed all the children of the goddess Niobe when he boasted of the beauty of their own children over Leto insulting. While it is unclear whether it was a defense mother or motivated by their own outrage.

At an early age Artemis was said by Zeus to name the gifts they wanted. Artemis chose a bow and arrow, free rein to the mountain, a city living and eternal virginity. Zeus granted all these desires. Artemis would to be considered the virgin goddess of hunting and wildlife. This was also seen as a figure of protection to women in childbirth.

Apollo became the god of archery, healing, music and youth. Greek mythology tells how Apollo has taken the arc created for him by Hephaestus and expelled the serpent of Delphi, where he was killed. Gaia was angry to have his sanctuary, where the oracle of Delphi resided desecrated. Apollo has not been punished for his crime and becomes the God of Prophecy, and the oracle of Delphi became the oracle of Apollo.

Also become a god of music whose music was an influence unparalleled. Many challenged Apollo to musical skills competitions, but every have failed to God better.

Apollo has never married but this was not a virgin immortal. The father of more than a dozen children with many women, both goddesses and mortals like.

The god and goddess twins Apollo and Artemis were related to ever in Greek mythology. Both are expert archers and hunters often enjoy hunting together. They have shared power to impose the death of the plague and pestilence as well.

Rob Mabry is a former military journalist living in San Antonio. He writes about travel, technology, film and ancient history. He's also owner of Your Museum Store, where you can find unique museum reproductions and collectibles from the world's finest museums.

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