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	In [[Greek mythology]], [[Hesiod]] mentions '''Themis''' among the six sons and six daughters—of whom [[Cronus\|Cronos]] was one—of [[Gaia]] and Ouranos, that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these [[Titans]] of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical times, and Themis was so ancient that the followers of Zeus claimed that it was with him she produced the Three Fates themselves (Hesiod, ''Theogony,'' 904). A fragment of Pindar, however, tells that the Moerae were already present at the nuptials of Zeus and Themis, that in fact the Moerae rose with Themis from the springs of Okeanos the encircling World-Ocean and accompanied her up the bright sun-path to meet Zeus at Olympus. With Zeus she more certainly bore the Horae, those embodiments of the right moment— the rightness of Order unfolding in Time— and Astraea. Themis was there at Delos to witness the birth of [[Apollo]].		In [[Greek mythology]], Hesiod mentions '''Themis''' among the six sons and six daughters—of whom [[Cronus\|Cronos]] was one—of [[Gaia]] and Ouranos, that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these [[Titans]] of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical times, and Themis was so ancient that the followers of Zeus claimed that it was with him she produced the Three Fates themselves (Hesiod, ''Theogony,'' 904). A fragment of Pindar, however, tells that the Moerae were already present at the nuptials of Zeus and Themis, that in fact the Moerae rose with Themis from the springs of Okeanos the encircling World-Ocean and accompanied her up the bright sun-path to meet Zeus at Olympus. With Zeus she more certainly bore the Horae, those embodiments of the right moment— the rightness of Order unfolding in Time— and Astraea. Themis was there at Delos to witness the birth of [[Apollo]].

	'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, [[Nemesis (mythology)\|Nemesis]] brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''Iliad'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the [[deme]], and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."		'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, [[Nemesis (mythology)\|Nemesis]] brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''Iliad'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the [[deme]], and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."
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	# With [[Zeus]]		# With [[Zeus]]
	## [[Horae]]: the Hours		## Horae: the Hours
	### First Generation (other names are also known)		### First Generation (other names are also known)
	#### Auxo (the Grower)		#### Auxo (the Grower)
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	### Lachesis (the Lot-caster)		### Lachesis (the Lot-caster)

	A [[Roman ~~mythology\|Roman]]~~ equivalent of one aspect of Hellenic Themis, as the personification of the divine rightness of law, was '''Iustitia''' (Anglicized as Justitia). Her origins are in civic abstractions of a Roman mindset, rather than archaic mythology, so drawing comparisons is not fruitful. Portrayed as an impassive woman, blindfolded and holding scales and a [[cornucopia]], the sculpted figure outside a county courthouse is ''Iustitia,'' not Themis.		A Roman equivalent of one aspect of Hellenic Themis, as the personification of the divine rightness of law, was '''Iustitia''' (Anglicized as Justitia). Her origins are in civic abstractions of a Roman mindset, rather than archaic mythology, so drawing comparisons is not fruitful. Portrayed as an impassive woman, blindfolded and holding scales and a cornucopia, the sculpted figure outside a county courthouse is ''Iustitia,'' not Themis.

	==References==		==References==

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	In [[Greek mythology]], [[Hesiod]] mentions '''Themis''' among the six sons and six daughters—of whom [[Cronus\|Cronos]] was one—of [[Gaia]] and Ouranos, that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these [[Titans]] of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical times, and Themis was so ancient that the followers of Zeus claimed that it was with him she produced the Three Fates themselves (Hesiod, ''Theogony,'' 904). A fragment of Pindar, however, tells that the Moerae were already present at the nuptials of Zeus and Themis, that in fact the Moerae rose with Themis from the springs of Okeanos the encircling World-Ocean and accompanied her up the bright sun-path to meet Zeus at Olympus. With Zeus she more certainly bore the Horae, those embodiments of the right moment— the rightness of Order unfolding in Time— and Astraea. Themis was there at Delos to witness the birth of [[Apollo]].		In [[Greek mythology]], [[Hesiod]] mentions '''Themis''' among the six sons and six daughters—of whom [[Cronus\|Cronos]] was one—of [[Gaia]] and Ouranos, that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these [[Titans]] of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical times, and Themis was so ancient that the followers of Zeus claimed that it was with him she produced the Three Fates themselves (Hesiod, ''Theogony,'' 904). A fragment of Pindar, however, tells that the Moerae were already present at the nuptials of Zeus and Themis, that in fact the Moerae rose with Themis from the springs of Okeanos the encircling World-Ocean and accompanied her up the bright sun-path to meet Zeus at Olympus. With Zeus she more certainly bore the Horae, those embodiments of the right moment— the rightness of Order unfolding in Time— and Astraea. Themis was there at Delos to witness the birth of [[Apollo]].

	'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, [[Nemesis (mythology)\|Nemesis]] brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''[[Iliad]]'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the [[deme]], and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."		'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, [[Nemesis (mythology)\|Nemesis]] brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''Iliad'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the [[deme]], and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."

	The name of Themis might be substituted for [[Adrasteia]] in the birth of Zeus on Crete. She built the [[Oracle]] at Delphi and was herself oracular. Themis was one of the gods behind the [[Oracle]] at Delphi, which she received from [[Gaia]] and gave to [[Phoebe]].		The name of Themis might be substituted for Adrasteia in the birth of Zeus on Crete. She built the [[Oracle]] at Delphi and was herself oracular. Themis was one of the gods behind the [[Oracle]] at Delphi, which she received from [[Gaia]] and gave to Phoebe.

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	'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, Nemesis brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''Iliad'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the deme, and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."		'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, Nemesis brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''Iliad'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the deme, and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."

	The name of Themis might be substituted for [[Adrasteia]] in the birth of Zeus on Crete. She built the [[Oracle]] at [[Delphi]] and was herself oracular. Themis was one of the gods behind the [[Oracle]] at [[Delphi]], which she received from [[Gaia (mythology)\|Gaia]] and gave to [[Phoebe]].

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	In [[Greek mythology]], [[Hesiod]] mentions '''Themis''' among the six sons and six daughters—of whom [[Cronos]] was one—of [[Gaia]] and [[Ouranos]], that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these [[Titans]] of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical times, and Themis was so ancient that the followers of Zeus claimed that it was with him she produced the Three Fates themselves (Hesiod, ''Theogony,'' 904). A fragment of Pindar, however, tells that the Moerae were already present at the nuptials of Zeus and Themis, that in fact the Moerae rose with Themis from the springs of [[Okeanos]] the encircling World-Ocean and accompanied her up the bright sun-path to meet Zeus at Olympus. With Zeus she more certainly bore the Horae, those embodiments of the right moment— the rightness of Order unfolding in Time— and Astraea. Themis was there at Delos to witness the birth of [[Apollo]].		In [[Greek mythology]], [[Hesiod]] mentions '''Themis''' among the six sons and six daughters—of whom [[Cronus\|Cronos]] was one—of [[Gaia]] and Ouranos, that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these [[Titans]] of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical times, and Themis was so ancient that the followers of Zeus claimed that it was with him she produced the Three Fates themselves (Hesiod, ''Theogony,'' 904). A fragment of Pindar, however, tells that the Moerae were already present at the nuptials of Zeus and Themis, that in fact the Moerae rose with Themis from the springs of Okeanos the encircling World-Ocean and accompanied her up the bright sun-path to meet Zeus at Olympus. With Zeus she more certainly bore the Horae, those embodiments of the right moment— the rightness of Order unfolding in Time— and Astraea. Themis was there at Delos to witness the birth of [[Apollo]].

	'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, [[Nemesis (mythology)\|Nemesis]] brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''[[Iliad]]'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the [[deme]], and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."		'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, [[Nemesis (mythology)\|Nemesis]] brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''[[Iliad]]'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the [[deme]], and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."

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In [[Greek mythology]], [[Hesiod]] mentions '''Themis''' among the six sons and six daughters—of whom [[Cronos]] was one—of [[Gaia]] and [[Ouranos]], that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these [[Titans]] of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical times, and Themis was so ancient that the followers of Zeus claimed that it was with him she produced the Three Fates themselves (Hesiod, ''Theogony,'' 904). A fragment of Pindar, however, tells that the Moerae were already present at the nuptials of Zeus and Themis, that in fact the Moerae rose with Themis from the springs of [[Okeanos]] the encircling World-Ocean and accompanied her up the bright sun-path to meet Zeus at Olympus. With Zeus she more certainly bore the Horae, those embodiments of the right moment— the rightness of Order unfolding in Time— and Astraea. Themis was there at Delos to witness the birth of [[Apollo]].

'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, [[Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]] brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''[[Iliad]]'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the [[deme]], and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."

The name of Themis might be substituted for [[Adrasteia]] in the birth of Zeus on Crete. She built the [[Oracle]] at Delphi and was herself oracular. Themis was one of the gods behind the [[Oracle]] at Delphi, which she received from [[Gaia]] and gave to [[Phoebe]].

Consorts/Children
# With [[Zeus]]
## Horae: the Hours
### First Generation (other names are also known)
#### Auxo (the Grower)
#### Carpo (the Fruit-bringer)
#### Thallo (the Plant-raiser)
### Second Generation
#### Dike (Trial), known as [[Astraea]] in Roman mythology, the constellation Virgo
#### Eirene (Peace)
#### Eunomia (Rule of Law)
## Moirae: the Fates
### Atropos (the Inevitable)
### Clotho (the Weaver)
### Lachesis (the Lot-caster)

A [[Roman mythology|Roman]] equivalent of one aspect of Hellenic Themis, as the personification of the divine rightness of law, was '''Iustitia''' (Anglicized as Justitia). Her origins are in civic abstractions of a Roman mindset, rather than archaic mythology, so drawing comparisons is not fruitful. Portrayed as an impassive woman, blindfolded and holding scales and a [[cornucopia]], the sculpted figure outside a county courthouse is ''Iustitia,'' not Themis (''illustration, above right'').

In [[Greek mythology]], [[Hesiod]] mentions '''Themis''' among the six sons and six daughters—of whom [[Cronos]] was one—of [[Gaia]] and [[Ouranos]], that is, of Earth with Sky. Among these [[Titans]] of primordial myth, few were venerated at specific sanctuaries in classical times, and Themis was so ancient that the followers of Zeus claimed that it was with him she produced the Three Fates themselves (Hesiod, ''Theogony,'' 904). A fragment of [[Pindar]], however, tells that the Moerae were already present at the nuptials of Zeus and Themis, that in fact the Moerae rose with Themis from the springs of Okeanos the encircling World-Ocean and accompanied her up the bright sun-path to meet Zeus at Olympus. With Zeus she more certainly bore the Horae, those embodiments of the right moment— the rightness of Order unfolding in Time— and Astraea. Themis was there at Delos to witness the birth of [[Apollo]].

'''Themis''' (meaning "law of nature" rather than "human ordinance"), she "of good counsel," was the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. When Themis is disregarded, Nemesis brings just and wrathful retribution. Themis is not wrathful: she, "of the lovely cheeks" was the first to offer Hera a cup when she returned to Olympus distraught over threats from Zeus (''Iliad'' xv.88). Themis presided over the proper relation between man and woman, the basis of the rightly ordered family, and the family the pillar of the deme, and judges were often referred to as "themistopoloi" (the servants of Themis). Such was the basis for order upon Olympus too. Hera addressed her as "Lady Themis."

The name of Themis might be substituted for [[Adrasteia]] in the birth of Zeus on Crete. She built the [[Oracle]] at [[Delphi]] and was herself oracular. Themis was one of the gods behind the [[Oracle]] at [[Delphi]], which she received from [[Gaia (mythology)|Gaia]] and gave to [[Phoebe]].

Consorts/Children
# With [[Zeus]]
## [[Horae]]: the Hours
### First Generation (other names are also known)
#### Auxo (the Grower)
#### Carpo (the Fruit-bringer)
#### Thallo (the Plant-raiser)
### Second Generation
#### Dike (Trial), known as [[Astraea]] in Roman mythology, the constellation Virgo
#### Eirene (Peace)
#### Eunomia (Rule of Law)
## Moirae: the Fates
### Atropos (the Inevitable)
### Clotho (the Weaver)
### Lachesis (the Lot-caster)

A [[Roman mythology|Roman]] equivalent of one aspect of Hellenic Themis, as the personification of the divine rightness of law, was '''Iustitia''' (Anglicized as Justitia). Her origins are in civic abstractions of a Roman mindset, rather than archaic mythology, so drawing comparisons is not fruitful. Portrayed as an impassive woman, blindfolded and holding scales and a [[cornucopia]], the sculpted figure outside a county courthouse is ''Iustitia,'' not Themis.

==References==
*Wikipedia. (2005). ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Themis Themis]''. Retrieved on July 9. 2005.

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