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Themis

/ ˈθiːmɪs /

noun

  1. Greek myth a goddess of order and justice


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Modern global surveys like the THEMIS mosaic are a way for us to understand an alien world.

A lonely beast in the valley, a fish in the sea, has his Dike, but it is not till man congregates together that he has his Themis.

It is curious to observe how bitter a prejudice Themis has against her own humbler ministers.

She was also goddess of justice; according to some, she was the daughter of Jupiter and Themis.

That which is most admir'd there is a fine Marble Statue representing Themis.

Crebillon's father was greatly irritated on finding that his son had, as they said then, abandoned Themis for Melpomene.

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