Hunter (mythology)

In mythology, a hunter is someone skilled in tracking, pursuing, and capturing or killing wild animals, often portrayed as embodying qualities like bravery, patience, and expertise in nature. Famous hunters, like the Greek Artemis or the mythological figure Orion, symbolize humanity’s relationship with the natural world and often represent themes such as pursuit, mastery, and mortality. Hunters in stories can also serve as allegories for life's challenges, human ambition, or the quest for knowledge. Their symbolism varies across cultures but generally emphasizes mastery over the wilderness, skill, and the cycle of life and death.