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Themis is the ancient Greek Titan Goddess of Divine Law and Order. She is usually depicted wearing a blindfold and carrying a set of scales. She first instructed mankind in the primal laws of justice and morality. In ancient Egypt, she was know as Ma'at and was depicted carrying a sword and had a peacock feather in her hair. Instead of scales. In ancient Rome, she was known as the goddess Justinia. Here she was usually shown with the blindfold, scales and a sword, though sometimes she carried a faces (a bundle of rods around an ax, symbolizing justice) and a flame in the other (symbolizing truth).
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How did themis meet Zeus?
Themis was the aunt of Zeus, and his first wife and perhaps nurse.
Is Themis a minor Greek god?
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What does the ancient Greek Titaness Themis embody?
The ancient Greek Titaness Themis embodies the divine order, law and custom. It is known that she is of good counsel, her name Themis translates to divine law.
Who is the roman counterpart of Metis?
Themis
Who were Themis's children?
With Zeus, Themis had the following goddesses; The Moira (Fates): Klotho Lakhesis Atropos The Hôrai (Seasons): Eunomia Eirene Dike
