Themis

Culture: Ancient Greek   Domain: Divine law, order, fair judgment

Themis, a Titan, personifies divine law and right order rather than human-made law; she presided over the earliest oracle at Delphi before Apollo and is often shown blindfolded with scales, an image that endures in modern justice iconography. She is associated with proper conduct, custom and impartial counsel among both gods and mortals.

Associations

Fairness, right order, honest counsel, natural (rather than written) law.

Ways people honor her (modern)

• Seek impartial advice before making a difficult decision
• Practice fairness deliberately in disputes, including your own
• Reflect on the difference between what is legal and what is right
• Read her role at Delphi as the oracle's original keeper

Approach any deity with respect and do your own research. Practices vary widely between traditions, and modern devotional practice often goes beyond what survives in ancient sources.