Selene, Goddess Of The Moon

Selene, Goddess of the Moon

Statue of Selene, shown wearing the crescent on her forehead and holding a torch in her right hand, while her veil billows over her head.

In Greek mythology, Selene (Ancient Greek: Σελήνη [selɛ̌ːnɛː] "Moon") is the goddess of the moon. She is the daughter of the Titans Hyperion and Theia, and sister of the sun-god Helios, and Eos, goddess of the dawn. She drives her moon chariot across the heavens.

Several lovers are attributed to her in various myths, including Zeus, Pan, and the mortal Endymion. In classical times, Selene was often identified with Artemis, much as her brother, Helios, was identified with Apollo.

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