Nemesis
| Nemesis | |
|---|---|
Goddess of retribution | |
Farnese Nemesis, National Archaeological Museum of Naples | |
| Other names | Rhamnousia |
| Animals | goose |
| Symbol | Sword, lash, dagger, measuring rod, scales, bridle |
| Festivals | Nemeseia |
| Parents | Nyx and Erebus or Oceanus or Zeus |
| Offspring | Helen 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'), was the goddess who personified retribution for the sin of hubris: arrogance before the gods.