Inside was a statue of Artemis, known here as Diana, revered as the goddess of fertility. The local museum houses two statues of the goddess, featuring her ample bosom. Ephesus was also known for ...

This and other contemporary images of the famous Artemis of Ephesus were made not for the veneration of the goddess but as objects meant to stir the aesthetic sensibilities of wealthy Roman ...

Another thing that made Ephesus popular was the temple of the Greek goddess Artemis, who in the Latin language was called Diana. This temple was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.