Diana and Actaeon

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The legend of Diana and Actaeon emerges within Ovid's Metamorphoses, where a young hunter named Actaeon suffers an unfortunate fate. As a grandson of Cadmus, Actaeon encounters chaste Artemis, also known as Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, who is bathing naked in a spring with her escort of nymphs. Unbeknownst to him, Actaeon stumbles upon the scene, prompting the nymphs to scream in surprise and attempt to cover Diana. In a fit of enraged embarrassment, Diana splashes water on Actaeon, transforming him into a deer with a spotted hide and long antlers, stripping him of his ability to speak. Fleeing in terror, he is soon tracked down by his own hounds, who fail to recognize their master. This object belongs to the "Scan The World" initiative, created by MyMiniFactory as a non-profit endeavor. Through this project, we are building a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access at no cost. Scan The World is an open-source community effort, where anyone with interesting items can contribute by emailing stw@myminifactory.com to learn how they can participate.