In ancient Greek religion and myth, Nemesis, also called Rhamnousia, was the goddess who personified retribution for the sin of hubris: arrogance before the gods. By consequence, she was associated with Hybris, the goddess of hubris and arrogance before the gods.
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AT A GLANCE
Greek nameNemesis (Νέμεσις)
Roman nameNemesis
Typegod
Domainsretribution · indignation
ParentageNyx · Erebustellings differ →
Symbolsmeasuring rod · bridle · wheel · apple branch
Cult centersRhamnous (Attica) · Smyrna
EtymologyFrom nemein, "to give what is due" — retribution as rightful distribution.
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