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- Leto (Latona) was a titan goddess of modesty and kindness. In Hesiod's Theogony, she is described as the "gentlest in all Olympus", being always gentle and mild towards others, both gods and men.
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LETO (Lêtô), in Latin LATONA, according to Hesiod ( Theog. 406, 921), a daughter of the Titan Coeus and Phoebe, a sister of Asteria, and the mother of Apollo and Artemis by Zeus, to whom she was married before Hera.
Ancient Greek religion. In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Leto ( / ˈliːtoʊ /; Ancient Greek: Λητώ, romanized : Lētṓ pronounced [lɛːtɔ̌ː]) is a goddess and the mother of Apollo and Artemis. [1] She is the daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe, and the sister of Asteria .
She went on to play a minor role in Greek mythology, but she appeared several times. For example, she sided with Troy and healed Aeneas of his wounds during the Trojan War . She also had a unique encounter with Hermes after the messenger god beat Artemis with her own bow.
Nov 15, 2019 · Leto is a Titan and the mother of the gods Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology. Leto's twin children were the result of an amorous encounter with Zeus, and to avoid his wife Hera's wrath, the Titaness...
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Dec 7, 2022 · Greek Titan. Leto. By Avi Kapach Last updated on Dec 7, 2022. Overview. Leto, sometimes still known by her Latin name Latona, was one of the daughters of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe. She was a lover of Zeus, with whom she mothered the radiant twins Apollo and Artemis —thus incurring the wrath of Zeus’ jealous wife Hera.
About. Myths. Leto, the mother of Apollo and Artemis. Leto, mother of Apollo and Artemis. Leto in ancient Greek myths was the representation of motherhood. Like every mother, she suffered a lot to give birth to her children and then to protect and raise them up in the proper way.
Leto (Latona) was a titan goddess of modesty and kindness. In Hesiod's Theogony, she is described as the "gentlest in all Olympus", being always gentle and mild towards others, both gods and men. However, according to some authors, she had a short temper and could be wrathful and merciless to those who offended her.
