Nemesis is a character in ancient Greek mythology. She is a symbol of just retribution. One of its attributes is scales, which personify the balance between the actions of man and the rewards for them.
Nemesis - Patron of Justice
The ancient Greek winged goddess Nemesis (Nemesis) is the personification of justice, legality, restoration of violated rights, punishing for the crime of law. She is a symbol of revenge for violations of the established order. The word "Nemesis" comes from the ancient Greek "nemo", which means "justly indignant."
It is believed that this goddess will not only punish, but will also judge by the right of the debaters or acquit the innocent. The attributes of Nemesis include a sword, a whip, a bridle, scales, a chariot harnessed by griffins (monsters with lion torsos and eagle heads). All these paraphernalia symbolize punishment, balance and quick reaction.
The cult of the goddess existed in Ramnunt (Attica), where she was called Ramnusia. There, a temple was dedicated to her near the Marathon, in which her statue was erected by the sculptor Phidias. Also, the goddess was worshiped in Boeotia and called her Nemesis Adrastea ("inevitable") - the goddess of revenge for those who transgressed the law. In ancient Rome, Nemesis was revered as the patroness of soldiers and gladiators. She is also mentioned by Homer in the Odyssey, but is not personified. Images of the Nemesis were found on various works of art: ancient amphorae, mosaics, etc.
