Associations to the word «Themis»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

THEMIS, noun. (Greek mythology) the Titaness who was goddess of justice in ancient mythology.

Wise words

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