Description
Nemesis: Goddess of retribution, balance and the punishment of excess.. mõõt, õiglane kättemaks, ülemäärasuse korrigeerimine
Nemesis
Nemesis — Goddess of retribution, balance and the punishment of excess.. mõõt, õiglane kättemaks, ülemäärasuse korrigeerimine
OriginNyx; or Oceanus in some traditions
LoveZeus in some myths
Symbolsscales, wheel, sword, bridle
Fateimmortal goddess of retribution
Frequently asked questions about Nemesis
Who is Nemesis in Greek mythology?
Nemesis is presented in this atlas as õiglase tasakaalu ja tagajärje jumalanna. The figure belongs to the wider network of Greek gods, Titans, heroes and primordial powers.
What is Nemesis associated with?
Nemesis is associated with mõõt, õiglane kättemaks, ülemäärasuse korrigeerimine. Symbols and visual attributes include kaalud, mõõk, ratas, piits.
Where can I see Nemesis in the family tree?
Open the interactive family tree and focus directly on Nemesis to see related gods, origins and mythic connections.
Sources and classical context
This atlas summarizes Greek mythological traditions from classical and mythographic sources. The stories vary by region and author, so the entries are written as a clear educational guide rather than a single fixed canon.
- Hesiod — Theogony
- Homeric tradition — Iliad, Odyssey, and Homeric Hymns
- Apollodorus — Bibliotheca
- Later Greek and Roman mythographic summaries