Themis

V Themis

Themis was the first to introduce divinations and sacrifices and ordinances which concern the gods, and to instruct men in the ways of obedience to laws and of peace.
Diodorus Siculus, Library, ca. 90 – 20 BCE

Themis was the elder goddess of custom, tradition and order. She was the wise counselor of the gods, and an oracular goddess who discovered the means to utter and understand prophetic speech. Her children were the Hours (Order, Justice and Peace) and the Fates.

Image source: Attic Red Figure Vase, ca. 500 BCE - 400 BCE

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