Leto gave birth to her children on a barren and floated on an island

One of the most interesting facts about Leto is she gave birth to her children on a barren and floated on an island. Zeus sent Boreas, the North Wind, to blow Leto out to sea when he discovered her being pursued by Python. Due to Hera's curse, Leto was unable to both stands on land and swim. Zeus had prepared for her a floating island called Delos. She pleaded with the island when she first arrived for safety. Delos appeared arid and dismal since it was covered in rocks. If the island aided her, she would transform the desolate island into a lovely spot. As soon as she touched the island, it stopped floating, rested on the ocean floor, and sprouted lush green woods. Amphitrite, Dione, Rhea, Themis, and Ichnaea were all with her. Leto was able to give birth to her children in a secure location. First, she gave birth to Artemis.

Eileithyia, the goddess of childbirth, is rumored to have been present during childbirth but was kept in the dark by Hera in Olympus. Leto was in labor for nine days due to her absence, which was keeping her from giving birth. Iris was dispatched by the goddesses to deliver Eileithyia, with the promise of a magnificent necklace adorned with golden threads. Apollo was ultimately permitted to be born on the ninth day, as soon as Eileithyia arrived, and was instead fed ambrosia and nectar by Themis than breastfeeding.