This set of Artemis pocket prayer beads in moonstone consists of twelve beads, to represent the Greek dodecatheon of twelve gods; there are many more than twelve Greek gods, but most cities had their own group of twelve. Separating these sections is a pendant, a symbol representing the goddess: the bow and arrow. Like her brother Apollo, Artemis is well known as a skillful archer. She was as well a patron goddess of hunters.
Moonstone is a reminder of Artemis' connection, late but lasting, with the moon.
It is made with 10mm moonstone gemstone beads, separated by silver-toned metal spacer beads, and glass seed beads to provide a comfortable transition from one bead to the next and to make the piece supple and easy to handle. The string itself is approximately 11" (28cm) in circumference and is designed to be used in prayer and meditation, to decorate an altar or shrine, and/or to adorn a statue. The small size makes it easy to keep on hand in a drawer, a purse, or a pocket.
The beads come with a prayer to Artemis, written specifically to be used with this prayer bead design, and with a cotton muslin bag for storage.
You can, of course, use the beads with any prayers, or for any god or gods, that you choose or that resonate with you.
