The temple of Artemis at Ephesus was made by a woman,
the Amazon Otrera, wife of Ares. 
The Amazons made themselves in Her image,
armed themselves with bows,
burdened themselves with offerings
for Artemis as they fled from Herakles.

She protected them and led them,
inspired them and loved them,
Artemis rarely called motherly,
Artemis rarely called kind.

Love is not always soft.
Patronage is not always simple.
Artemis was called Goddess of the Amazons,
and they loved Her with a sharp,
warlike love, and built  temples
and wooden statues to honor and ask
for Her love in return.