Leto

Leto was the Greek titaness of motherhood.

Depiction
Leto was usually depicted as wearing a veil.

Abode
Leto was the titaness of motherhood and a protectress of the young. Due to her name meaning "gentle" or "demure" and her depiction in Greek art, she may have presided over modesty and womanly demure. Alternatively, she was also a deity of the light of day since her sister was a titaness of the night.

Attributes
Leto's sacred attributes included a veil, a rooster, a mongoose, and a palm tree.

Birth of Apollo and Artemis
Since Leto had become pregnant by Zeus, Hera was jealous of Leto and forced all land to shun her when she was ready to give birth to Apollo and Artemis. However, Delos was a newly-formed island and was not yet attached to the sea floor so, technically, it was not land. Leto found peace her and gave birth to her twins.

During her search to find a place to give birth, Leto was harassed by Python. It is for this reason that Apollo later returned to slay the serpent.

Tityus
While Leto was traveling to Delphi, Tityus assaulted Leto. Apollo later returned and killed the giant.

Other Names

 * Latona (in Roman mythology)