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Themis

The′mis

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Noun.
[L., fr. Gr. [GREEK], fr. [GREEK] that which is laid down or established by usage, law, prob. fr. [GREEK] to set, place.]
(Gr. Myth.)
The goddess of law and order; the patroness of existing rights.

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Themis

Themis

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Themis

  1. (Greek mythology) A Titan, the embodiment of divine order, law and custom. She was the daughter of Gaia and Uranus.
  2. (astronomy) Short for 24 Themis, a main belt asteroid.

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