In ancient Greek mythology and religion, Leto (/ ˈliːtoʊ /; Ancient Greek: Λητώ, romanized: Lētṓ pronounced [lɛːtɔ̌ː]) is a goddess and the mother of Apollo and Artemis. [1] . She is the daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe, and the sister of Asteria.

Dec 7, 2022 · Leto, sometimes still known by her Latin name Latona, was one of the daughters of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe. She was a lover of Zeus, with whom she mothered the radiant twins Apollo and Artemis —thus incurring the wrath of Zeus’ jealous wife Hera.

In Greek mythology Leto was one of the female Titans, a bride of Zeus, and the mother of the twin gods Apollo and Artemis. She was the goddess of motherhood and, with her children, a protectress of the young.

Leto is mostly famous because of her relationship with Zeus, which resulted in giving birth to two divine children, who would later be considered amongst the twelve Olympian gods, Artemis and Apollo. Everything started when Hera found out that Leto was pregnant by her husband, Zeus.

Leto was a Titan goddess in Greek mythology, daughter of the Titans Coeus and Phoebe. She was an early and favourite lover of Zeus. Zeus married Hera while Leto was pregnant. While the pregnancy started before the marriage, Hera was still jealous of Leto. For the duration of Leto's pregnancy, Hera created problems. She pushed Leto out of Olympus.

Nov 15, 2019 · Leto is a Titan and the mother of the gods Apollo and Artemis in Greek mythology. Leto's twin children were the result of an amorous encounter with Zeus, and to avoid his wife Hera's wrath, the Titaness was obliged to give birth on the remote and barren island of Delos.

Leto is the mother of Greek god Apollo and goddess Artemis, the twin deities who would become two of the Twelve Olympians. After giving birth, Leto fled to Lycia and turned Lycian peasants into frogs.

Dec 16, 2024 · Leto, also known as Lētṓ, is a significant yet often understated figure in ancient Greek mythology and religion. She is primarily revered as the mother of two of the most influential Olympian deities: Apollo, the god of music, prophecy, and healing, and Artemis, the goddess of the hunt and wilderness.

Jan 24, 2025 · Leto, in classical mythology, a Titan, the daughter of Coeus and Phoebe, and mother of the god Apollo and the goddess Artemis. The chief places of her legend were Delos and Delphi. Leto, pregnant by Zeus, sought a place of refuge to be delivered.

Jan 27, 2025 · Discover the story of Leto, the Titan goddess of Greek mythology, who gave birth to Apollo and Artemis on Delos. Explore her trials, triumphs, and legacy!