The ancient Greek festival held every two years in honor of the goddess Artemis is known as the Brauronia. This festival was celebrated primarily in Brauron, a sanctuary dedicated to Artemis, located in Attica. The festival featured various rituals, including the "Arkteia," where young girls, known as "arktoi," would participate in rites of passage and mimic bear-like movements to honor the goddess. The Brauronia was significant in reinforcing the importance of Artemis as a protector of women and children in ancient Greek society.