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Themis

in Greek mythology, one of was charged by Zeus to convoke the gods and preside over them when assembled, being likewise represented as reigning in the assemblies of men. tablished by use and wont; and as such of scales.

In eral and statesman; born about 520 undistinguished family of the middle class; his mother was a Carian. Amart Themis holds a cornucopia and a pair reigning in the assemblies of men. In sembled, being likewise represented as gods and preside over them when as- was charged by Zeus to convoke the the promotion of his political plans. He saw what was best for Athens when he

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