Often when there is any trouble or negative events occur, we ask ourselves: "Why me all this?" Or "Why is this happening to me?".But the answer to this question, as a rule, we find we can not, because it quickly forget about his actions, whatever they may be - good or bad.In ancient times, people believed that in all actions sooner or later have to pay.No wonder they say: "What goes around comes around and respond."And following this goddess Nemesis, and talk about it.
How did Nemesis?
According to Greek mythology, Nemesis - the goddess of vengeance and retribution.If a person has committed a bad deed, it will ensure that it certainly caught retribution.Mother of Nemesis was the goddess of the night Nyx, she bore her punishment Kronos.Together with Nemesis, there were other deities: Eris - goddess of discord, Thanatos - God of death, apathy - the goddess of deception, Hypnos - God darkest dreams.
Anger nemesis
often next to the name of the deity is referred to the name of Adrastea, which translates sounds like "inevitable."It appeared by chance and due to the fact that the destiny of every person is inevitable, all of us sooner or later awaits retribution for our actions.The goddess Nemesis is designed to monitor the world order, the course of events that no one tried to change their fate, which is ordained by higher powers.The name of the deity associated with the word "nemo", which translates as "rightly indignant."
as portrayed by the goddess Nemesis
It drew on the mosaics, ancient amphorae and other objects in her hand were certainly scales and other symbols that personified balance and righteous anger: the whip, a sword and bridle.Behind it were the wings, it is sure to present the chariot, which was drawn by fierce griffins.You can also find the image of the goddess with the arm bent at the elbow, to symbolize the temporary unit as a measure of things.
Temple of Nemesis in the frame - a small village, situated on the shore of Attica near Marathon, was a temple dedicated to Nemesis.Every year at this place were athletes and competitions staged theatrical productions.The temple was a statue of the goddess, which is carved, according to legend, Phidias.Nemesis was the goddess is depicted with the apple branch in one hand and a glass of wine in the other.There is a legend about how there was this statue.When the Persians decided to conquer Greece, they took a piece of white marble with the intention to win and dedicate this memorial joyful event.But they lost the battle, but when the Athenians found the marble - have given him a sculptor.So on the border of Europe and Asia there was a statue of the goddess Nemesis.
Goddess Nemesis - the patroness of Roman gladiators
Roman soldiers honored this very deity.In each room, the Greco-Roman gladiator certainly was an image of the goddess and her figure.The soldiers believed that the fair nemesis necessarily help them to overcome their enemy, and her anger overtake anyone who would act dishonestly.Thus, we can conclude that the goddess of, among other things, is also the patroness of gladiators.
