Artemis of Ephesus: The "Mother" Goddess Everyone Gets Wrong

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Why does Artemis of Ephesus look so different from the Greek huntress we know? Her statue’s unusual imagery has puzzled scholars for centuries. In this video, we explore the history, symbolism, and religious significance of Ephesian Artemis.

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00:00 Artemis the Huntress? Or the Ephesian?
1:43 Ephesus and the Artemision
9:53 The Story of Ephesian Artemis
11:18 Analysis of Her Imagery
17:15 Artemis in the New Testament
20:37 Announcing RFB Ephesus Tour!