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In Greek mythology, Nemesis, (also called Rhamnousia/Rhamnusia) was the spirit of retribution against those who display arrogance before the gods. She was the goddess of retribution for evil deeds and undeserved good fortune. She maintained equilibrium. Her name basically means, "Who distributes."
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Which god has the same name in Roman mythology and Greek mythology?
Apollo, Nemesis, and Psyche
Who was Greek goddess of divine punishment?
In Greek mythology, Nemesis was known as the goddess of divine retribution. She was served by Poine, a spirit of punishment.
What is the Greek meaning to the word nemesis?
Nemesis was the Ancient Greek Goddess of Vengeance.
Where is the word nemesis derived from?
Nemesis was the Greek Goddess of vengance
Who was the greek goddess of vengeance?
Nemesis
Deities of vengeance in Greek mythology?
Nemesis is the Greek Goddess of Vengeance.
What does nemesis mean in greek mythology?
Something causes misery or death
Which god has the same name in Roman mythology and Greek mythology?
Apollo, Nemesis, and Psyche
Who has the arch enemy Nemesis?
The arch enemy of Nemesis (in Greek mythology) was Echo and Narcissus, who she lured and killed. She is often mentioned as the God of revenge or remorselessness.
What does revenge have to do with greek mythology?
It's cause and effect, the bread and butter if you will of Greek mythology. Vengence, as an ideal, was so important to the Greeks that they personified the concept in Nemesis, goddess of retribution.
Who was Greek goddess of divine punishment?
In Greek mythology, Nemesis was known as the goddess of divine retribution. She was served by Poine, a spirit of punishment.
What is the Greek meaning to the word nemesis?
Nemesis was the Ancient Greek Goddess of Vengeance.
Where is the word nemesis derived from?
Nemesis was the Greek Goddess of vengance
Which words have origins in Greek mythology?
Many words. One example:Panic - a sudden overpowering fright. From Pan, a greek god who could cause fright.Hybris, that word we use today? Its a Greek Goddess.For that matter so is Nemesis.
Where did nemesis the greek god live?
The Greek Goddess Nemesis most likely lived upon Olympus.
How is Greek mythology in your modern world?
There is Nike, a company that sells shoes that is also the greek goddess of victory. Also sayings like Achilles heel and Pandora's box. Also the word nemesis comes from the greek goddess of revenge.
Is nemesis the greek god real?
Nemesis, the Greek goddess, certainly can not be denied was worshiped in the ancient religion of the Greek people; in that way was real.
