It represents the Moon, mother of the firmament, marks the times of the harvests, assumed the protection of the entire feminine universe. Myths include that she cried silver tears and that lunar eclipses were caused when she was attacked. She was conceived in the form of a beautiful woman and her temples were attended by dedicated priestesses. The religious fervor of women was attached to this goddess, who formed the nucleus of her faithful followers, since no one better than her could understand her desires and fears, and give them the protection sought. Silver was linked to the Moon, and in her temples there were objects of that metal.