A beautiful bronze statue of Diana the Roman Goddess of the Hunt, stands proudly outside of Pueblo's Union Station.
This is a gift from Pueblo's sister city of Chihuahua, Mexico, where the original stands. See (
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"The statue of Diana the Huntress that adorns the Pueblo Depot is a gift from Governor Martinez and his friends from Chihuahua."
A plaque beneath the statue reads as follows:
"Diana the Huntress
Replica by Ricardo Ponzanelli the original is the work of Juan Olaguibel and is displayed in Mexico City.
Other replicas are located in the cities of Chihuahua, Guadalajara and Acapulco.
This piece of art, admired by the people of Mexico and its visitors, is presented as a gift to the sister city of Pueblo, Colorado by Patricio Martinez Garcia, Bonifacio Martinez Del Val; Ricardo Ponzanelli; Enrique Cano Garcia. Pueblo, Colorado. May 4th 2003"
More on Diana from the website Goddess Guide: (
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"The Roman Goddess Diana
Areas of Influence: Diana was the Goddess of the hunt and wild animals. She later took over from Luna as the Roman Goddess of the moon, responsible for fertility and childbirth.
Her trinity of gods included Egeria and Virvius.
Originally she was Queen of the open sky and possible a sun Goddess in addition to being a moon Goddess as her name means light.
Men fought to the death to for the honour of becoming one of her priests.
Origins and Genealogy: Her parents were Jupiter and Latona and she had a twin brother, Apollo.
In the Pagan tradition she is also said to have had a daughter Aradia who became queen of the witches.
Strengths: Independence and physical strength.
Weaknesses: Disliked men.
Greek Equivalent: Artemis
Symbolism
Often depicted in Greek style clothing accompanied by a deer or hunting dogs.
Sacred Animal: Deer, bears and hunting dogs.
Sacred Plants: Apple, balm, beech, jasmine, mugwort, oak trees, vervain, and wormwood.
Festivals: Her festival was celebrated on August 13th."