What Happens to Niobe

As punishment for her pride, Apollo killed all Niobe’s sons and Artemis killed all her daughters. … Niobe went back to her Phrygian home, where she was turned into a rock on Mount Sipylus (Yamanlar Dağı, northeast of Izmir, Turkey), which continues to weep when the snow melts above it.

What did Artemis do to Niobe?

Artemis, the virgin goddess of nature and hunting, killed Niobe’s seven daughters with her lethal arrows and their dead bodies were lying unburied for nine days.

What mistake did Niobe?

580 BCE), Niobe was originally a companion of the goddess Leto. However, one day she made the mistake of boasting that she had more children than the goddess. This act enraged Leto to such an extent that she called on her children Artemis and Apollo to punish Niobe for her hubris.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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