Artemis of Ephesus

The news that Hagia Sophia possibly contains eight green marble columns from the temple of Artemis at Ephesus reminded me of this poem I wrote in 2008.

Artemis of the Ephesians

Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!

Her many breasts, the Anatolian hills

giving forth the sweetness of fragrant spices.

Her many names resounding in the streets

and temples of Ephesus where women

call to Her, calling Her name to the night.

Great is Artemis of the Ephesians!

The milk from Her breasts abundantly fills

the ...