Throughout western Asia, the Great Mother was worshipped under various names. When Greek colonists in Asia Minor found temples to her, they named her Artemis and took overthe existing cult.
What does 'take over' mean?
Top answer
In this case I think it means something like "adopted".
— GPY
In this case I think it means something like "adopted".
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