Themis
Themis was the Titan goddess of divine law and the bedrock upon which all order was built. Long before written laws or societal codes, Themis embodied the primordial principles of justice and fairness. Her domain was about enforcing rules and establishing the very foundation of a just and harmonious world.
Residence: Mount Olympus
Symbols: Bronze sword
Parents: Uranus and Gaia
Siblings: Coeus, Crius, Cronus, Cyclops, Furies, Giants, Hecatoncheires, Hyperion, Iapetus, Oceanus, Meliae, Mnemosyne, Phoebe, Rhea, Tethys, Theia and Themis
Consort: Zeus
Children: The Horae
Her pronouncements at oracles like Delphi weren’t mere predictions; they were pronouncements based on the eternal principles of divine law. She ensured that the pronouncements of fate aligned with the principles of justice and order.
Themis was the first wife of Zeus and also his counselor, a power seated beside his throne. Long before written laws or Olympian decrees, Themis embodied the very essence of justice and order. Her presence wasn’t just symbolic; it was a constant reminder to the king of gods of the primordial laws that governed even the divine realm. Her wisdom, steeped in the traditions of divine law and the whispers of fate, ensured that Zeus’ decisions were guided by a sense of balance and fairness.
