themis | (n) (Greek mythology) the Titaness who was goddess of justice in ancient mythology |
themistocles | (n) Athenian statesman who persuaded Athens to build a navy and then led it to victory over the Persians (527-460 BC) |
Themis | n. [ L., fr. Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; that which is laid down or established by usage, law, prob. fr. &unr_; to set, place. ] (Gr. Myth.) The goddess of law and order; the patroness of existing rights. [ 1913 Webster ] |