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Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology.ĬLASSICAL LITERATURE QUOTES PARENTAGE & FAMILY OF DIKE The three Horae, Athenian red-figure kylix C5th B.C., Antikensammlung Berlin She was represented on the chest of Cypselus as a handsome goddess, dragging Adicia (Injustice) with one hand, while in the other she held a staff with which she beat her. 773.) The idea of Dice as justice personified is most perfectly developed in the dramas of Sophocles and Euripides. 510), though her business is not only to punish injustice, but also to reward virtue. 639, &c.) In this capacity she is closely connected with the Erinnyes (Aeschyl. 2.) In the tragedians, Dice appears as a divinity who severely punishes all wrong, watches over the maintenance of justice, and pierces the hearts of the unjust with the sword made for her by Aesa. 72.) She is frequently called the attendant or councillor (paredros or xunnedros) of Zeus. 42, 61) and Hesychia, that is, tranquillity of mind, was her daughter. 239, &c.) She was the enemy of all falsehood, and the protectress of a wise administration of justice (Orph. She was considered as one of the Horae she watched the deeds of man, and approached the throne of Zeus with lamentations whenever a judge violated justice. 901), a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and the sister of Eunomia and Eirene. NOMOS & EUSEBIA (Orphica Frag 159) OFFSPRINGĭICE (Dikê), the personification of justice, was, according to Hesiod ( Theog. ZEUS (Aeschylus Libation Bearers 939, Aeschylus Seven 667) 901, Orphic Hymn 43, Apollodorus 1.13, Hyginus Fab. Her opposite number was Adikia (Adicia) (Injustice). Like her siblings, she probably also represented an aspect of springtime growth.ĭike was identified with Dikaiosyne (RIghteousness) and Astraia (Astraea) (the Contellation Virgo). Her sisters were Eunomia (Good Order) and Eirene (Peace). She was one of the three Horai (Horae), goddesses of the seasons, and keepers of the gates of heaven. Justice ( dikê) Dike beating Adikia, Athenian red-figure amphora C6th B.C., Kunsthistorisches Museum ViennaĭIKE (Dicé) was the goddess of justice, fair judgements and the rights established by custom and law.