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Artemis
   is the Greek God or Goddess of   
Hunting and Fertility
Sister of Apollo.

History & Mythology > Greek Gods


The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
   is situated in (what is now)   
Turkey
It was situated in the ancient city of Ephesus near the modern town of Selcuk, about 50 km south of Izmir. The temple was burned to the ground in 356 BC, by a man named Herostratus. Alexander the Great was born on the same night as the temple was destroyed.

Geography > Seven Wonders of the Ancient World


Domovoi
   is the butler in   
Artemis Fowl
Entertainment > Butlers


Colossus of Rhodes, Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, Lighthouse at Alexandria
   are all   
Three of the Seven Wonders of the World
Misc > Common Threads 1


Southernwood
   has the latin name   
Artemisia Abrotanum
The pungent, scented leaves and flowers are used in herbal teas.

Science & Nature > Herbs and Spices - Latin Names


Mugwort
   has the latin name   
Artemisia Vulgaris
Mugwort was used as part of a herbal mixture called gruit, used in the flavoring of beer before the widespread introduction of hops.

Science & Nature > Herbs and Spices - Latin Names


Tarragon
   has the latin name   
Artemisia Dracunculus
Science & Nature > Herbs and Spices - Latin Names


Wormwood
   has the latin name   
Artemisia Absinthium
It is an ingredient in the liquor absinthe, and also used for flavouring in some other spirits and wines, including bitters, vermouth and pelinkovac.

Science & Nature > Herbs and Spices - Latin Names








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