Themis

Themis was a revered Titaness in Greek mythology, known as the goddess of divine law, order, and justice. She was the daughter of Gaia (Earth) and Uranus (Sky) and played a vital role in maintaining balance and fairness in the cosmos. Themis embodied the fundamental principles that governed both mortal society and the divine order.

As a figure of wisdom and foresight, Themis was closely associated with prophecy. She once presided as an oracle at Delphi before passing this role to Apollo. Her prophetic abilities allowed her to provide counsel to the gods, and she was often depicted as Zeus’s trusted advisor.

Themis’s union with Zeus produced several important deities linked to order and social harmony, including the Horae (goddesses of the seasons and time) and the Moirai (the Fates), who controlled the destinies of both mortals and gods. These offspring reflected Themis’s deep connection to structure, natural cycles, and inevitability.

In art, Themis is often portrayed as a calm, majestic figure, sometimes blindfolded and holding scales and a sword — symbols that later influenced modern depictions of justice. However, unlike contemporary ideas of justice as punishment, Themis represented balance, fairness, and the natural order.

Themis’s wisdom and impartiality made her a crucial figure in Greek mythology. As a guiding force for both gods and humans, she symbolized the enduring power of truth, equity, and the laws that maintain harmony in the universe.