Nemesis
In ancient Greek religion and myth, Nemesis (/ˈnɛməsɪs/; Ancient Greek: Νέμεσις, romanized: Némesis) also called Rhamnousia (or Rhamnusia; Ancient Greek: Ῥαμνουσία, romanized: Rhamnousía, lit. 'the goddess of Rhamnous'), was the goddess who personified retribution for the sin of hubris; arrogance before the gods.
| Nemesis | |
|---|---|
Goddess of retribution | |
| Member of the Oceanids | |
| Other names | Rhamnousia |
| Venerated in | Ancient Greece |
| Animals | goose |
| Symbol | Sword, lash, dagger, measuring rod, scales, bridle |
| Festivals | Nemeseia |
| Personal information | |
| Parents | Nyx and Erebus or Oceanus or Zeus |
| Siblings | by Nyx and Erebus |
| Consort | Zeus Tartarus |
| Offspring | Helen of Troy (disputed) the Telchines |
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