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The Hidden One

The Hidden One. By Daniel Howard. Leto (Latona). Born to the Titans Phoebe and Coeus Nomenclatures include “Bright One” and “Hidden One” Originated in the Asia Minor (Modern Turkey) along with Apollo and Artemis. Goddess of motherhood and protector of children. Union with Zeus.

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The Hidden One

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  1. The Hidden One By Daniel Howard

  2. Leto (Latona) • Born to the Titans Phoebe and Coeus • Nomenclatures include “Bright One” and “Hidden One” • Originated in the Asia Minor (Modern Turkey) along with Apollo and Artemis. • Goddess of motherhood and protector of children

  3. Union with Zeus • Leto was wed to Zeus, even before Hera was • Prophecy stated a child of Leto’s would be more dear to Zeus than Hera’s children Hephaestus and Ares. • Hera extremely jealous

  4. Wrath of Hera • Hera stated that Leto could not give birth where the sun shined. (in other versions on terra firma) • She also proclaimed divine vengeance on any city that would aid her • Therefore, Leto was without a place to rest or assistance.

  5. On Her Trail • Python was prophesized to be killed by a child of Leto. (some say Hera ordered him) • Left Delphi, where he always guarded, to pursue her. • Leto escaped through Zeus’ intervention

  6. Loophole • Leto was carried off to the floating island of Delos. • With the help of Poseidon, waves blocked out the sun while she gave birth • Twins were born, Apollo and Artemis

  7. For Sins Against My Mother • Shortly after his birth, Apollo seeks Python in revenge. (some say the revenge was for an attempted molestation of Leto) • He slays Python and takes the Oracle at Delphi as his own. • Delphi was considered to be the center of the universe by the Greeks

  8. Genealogy Phoebe Coeus Leto Asteria Apollo Artemis

  9. Indirect Power • Has not been credited with powers of her own • Was a fertility goddess in Asia Minor and has power through her offspring • They would do the bidding of their mother.

  10. Proud Mother of Two • Leto was a very proud mother. • The queen of Thebes (Niobe) bragged about her children and insulted Leto at a ceremony to her • Leto sent Apollo and Artemis to slay all of her children. • Moral: Mortals should not compare themselves to gods

  11. What a Looker! • No stress was on her appearance • Being a motherhood goddess, she had no equipment • She is shone mostly protecting her children, instructing them, or simply being in their midst

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