Kevin Neece here,
- The Greek goddess Artemis and her Roman counterpart Diana are the same deity, known for her connection to the hunt and wilderness.
- Artemis was the main deity of the Ephesians, and her temple at Ephesus was a major religious center.
- The New Testament book of Acts mentions a riot in Ephesus organized by a silversmith who made silver shrines for Artemis/Diana, fearing the loss of their business and the temple's prestige due to Paul's preaching.
- While the text refers to the goddess and her temple, it doesn't directly name her as Artemis or Diana. Some Bible versions translate the Greek word as "Diana" while others use "Artemis".
- Hekate, known as Trivia in Roman mythology, is a goddess associated with magic, witchcraft, the moon, and the underworld. She is not mentioned in the Christian Bible either.
- The Christian Bible doesn't explicitly mention or reference any of these pagan deities as figures of worship or religious significance. The Bible primarily focuses on the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and the figure of Jesus Christ.