Nemesis

Nemesis
Goddess of retribution
Farnese Nemesis, National Archaeological Museum of Naples
Other namesRhamnousia, Rhamnusia
Animalsgoose
SymbolSword, lash, dagger, measuring rod, scales, bridle
FestivalsNemeseia
ParentsNyx and Erebus
or Oceanus
or Zeus
OffspringHelen of Troy

In ancient Greek religion and myth, Nemesis (/ˈnɛməsɪs/ ⓘ; Ancient Greek: Νέμεσις, romanized: Némesis), also called Rhamnousia (or Rhamnusia; Ancient Greek: Ῥαμνουσία, romanized: Rhamnousía, lit. 'the goddess of Rhamnous'[1]), was the goddess who personified retribution for the sin of hubris: arrogance before the gods.

  1. ^ Suda, rho, 33
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