Themis

Themis
Goddess of justice, divine law, divine order, and custom
Member of the Titans
Themis of Rhamnous, Attica, by the sculptor Chairestratos, c. 280 BCE[1]
Ancient GreekΘέμις
AbodeMount Olympus
SymbolScales of justice, bronze sword
Genealogy
ParentsUranus and Gaia
Siblings
  • Briareos
  • Cottus
  • Gyges
Other siblings
ConsortZeus
Offspring

In Greek mythology and religion, Themis (/ˈθmɪs/; Ancient Greek: Θέμις, romanizedThemis, lit.'justice, law, custom')[2] 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.


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