Nemesis

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Nemesis was a minor Greek deity. Her duty wa s to punish mortals for excessive happiness or good fortune. She was know as the Greek goddess of revenge and divine retribution against those who summon the major gods. She hadn't received any punishments from another god although she continued to behave as a disturbance to some others. Her family was mostly unknown. She may have been the offspring of Nyx by herself, or Oceanus and Tyche. In addition, as myths go, she may or may not have been the mother of Helen of Troy. Her symbols are: the sword, scales, or wheels. Her appearance varied, but usually she was seen with large, fairy wings, and carrying a long sword. As she was one of the minor goddesses, she did not live on Mount Olympus. No exiting myths tell where she lives. In addition, she mainly had one life goal, which was to punish mortals. Therefore, she did not have many skills. Nemesis's personality was similar, as as she only thought of hatred and punishing those who exceed in happy feelings. So, you can imagine she was not a very pleasant goddess to be around.  10 Facts About Nemesis: 1. She was usually winged, but not always. 2. She most likely was on of Zeus's wives. 3. She may have been the offspring of Nyx. 4. She has multiple symbols: the wheel, the sword, and scales. 5. There is only one myth with her involved: Echo and Narcissus. 6. She did not live on Mount Olymupus. 7. She had one daughter named Helen. 8. She could take away good fortune. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">9. Besides everything else, she was the goddess of justice. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">10. Nemesis means, "To give what is due." <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 30px;">Family of Nemesis: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Possible Parents: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Oceanus & Tyche  <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Nyx <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Offspring: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 20px;">Helen of Troy <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 30px; line-height: 26px;">Echo and Narcissus (Myth)

<span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 22px;">Nemesis plays an important part of The myth, "Echo and Narcissus." In it, she punishes a mortal named Narcissus for being too self-centered. Then, for the first time, when he sees his own reflection, he instantly falls in love with himself. <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Impact,Charcoal,sans-serif; font-size: 30px;">Influences: <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 22px;">Although it would seem like an appropriate title for some brands or companies, Nemesis is neither a product or company name. Perhaps one of the only influences she has on today is the expression "nemesis" which means an enemy, which she was to some other Greek gods and goddesses. It would make sense for some products however because the name itself today means enemy. For example, it might be appropriate for a home protection system because that would mean that the enemies are the thieves. <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 22px;">

Picture of a Scale, one of Nemesis's symbols



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