Delia is another name for Artemis, Cynthia, Diana, Hecate, Luna, Phoebe, or Selene — the goddess of the Moon. Artemis {see planet  (105)} was called Delia because she was born on the island of Delos. Delia was also the name of a festival, instituted by Theseus in honor of Apollo {see planet  (1862)}, celebrated on the island of Delos. (Z 83) _ _.