Themis
In Greek mythology and religion, Themis (/ˈθiːmɪs/; Ancient Greek: Θέμις, romanized: Themis, lit. 'justice, law, custom') is the goddess and personification of justice, divine order, law, and custom. She is one of the twelve Titan children of Gaia and Uranus, and the second wife of Zeus. She is associated with oracles and prophecies, including the Oracle of Delphi. Her symbol is the Scales of Justice.
| Themis | |
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Goddess of justice, divine law, divine order, and custom | |
| Member of the Titans | |
Themis of Rhamnous, Attica, by the sculptor Chairestratos, c. 280 BCE | |
| Ancient Greek | Θέμις |
| Abode | Mount Olympus |
| Symbol | Scales of justice, bronze sword |
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| Parents | Uranus and Gaia |
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| Consort | Zeus |
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