2006-12-14 13:36:23 · 11 answers · asked by B♥B♥ 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The symbol of Justice is Themis, the Roman Goddess of Justice
She stands blindfolded, holding the scales of justice and the sword which represents the force of law
2006-12-14 13:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by Miti 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Symbol Justice
2016-12-18 08:42:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Justice, as an ideal, is represented in every civilization, its depiction is variable. The american representation of Justice, a blind woman holding a scale aloft, is an amalgamation of several Greek and Roman deities. The link below has this to say:
"The U.S. Supreme Court website explains some of the images of Lady Justice that adorn Washington D.C.:
Lady Justice is a blend of Themis and Justitia. The blindfold with which Justice is now associated probably started in the 16th century. In some of the Washington D.C. statues, Justice holds scales, blindfolds, and swords. In one representation she is fighting evil with her gaze, although her sword is still sheathed."
The Japanese phoenix (hou-ho), the Sumerian sun gods Shamash and Utu, the Egyptian goddess Ma-at, even the Archangel Michael, also have connotations of justice associated with them. So, how you see Justice depends upon which tradition you belong to.
2006-12-14 15:56:51 · answer #3 · answered by Khnopff71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the scales symbolize justice. Also justice has been personified as a blind woman with scales in one hand, and a sword in the other.
2006-12-14 13:42:06 · answer #4 · answered by Lao Pu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well the woman is blind folded to represent guilt or like a god like figure. Even though the person did something wrong and nobody knows, god still sees all. As for the scale, it means fairness and balance.
2016-03-17 21:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blind person holding a scale. Justice is blind.
2006-12-14 13:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A blind folded women holding a scale.
2006-12-14 14:00:43 · answer #7 · answered by Rico 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it represents human rights
2014-11-17 06:59:16 · answer #8 · answered by Tomiwa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
libra
2006-12-15 05:15:43 · answer #9 · answered by dra shelley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Fu" in Chinese mythology,
weight measurement scales
2006-12-14 14:46:10 · answer #10 · answered by Mark S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋