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Actaeon was hunting in the woods one day with his dogs, when he chanced to come upon the virgin goddess Artemis bathing in a sacred stream. When Acteon saw her bathing, her nymph attendants tried to shield Artemis' body with their own, but she was taller and he was able to see her. Artemis was embarrassed to be seen without the protection of her clothes. Artemis cast Acteon into the form of a deer so that he was never able to let others know that he saw Artemis naked. His hounds chased after him thinking he was just a deer. As soon as they caught up to him, they devoured him. After their gruesome meal, the dogs wandered around in the woods, howling for their lost master. Gallery quality reproduction made in Greece from terra-cotta, hand spun on the wheel, certified by the Greek Ministry, and measures 8.25"H x 6.25"D.

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