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Astraea (mythology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Astraea - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Astraea may mean: • Astraea (mythology), a Greek goddess • 5 Astraea, asteroid • a synonym for Croton (genus), a gymnosperm plant genus of Rushfoil • HMS Astraea • Astraea class cruiser
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Astraea, Greek Goddess of innocence and purity. ... Summary: Astraea is the Greek Goddess of the innocence and purity. ... Greek name: Astraea...
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Summary: Themis is the Greek Goddess of justice. ... Themis: Greek Goddess of justice. ... Mother of Astraea.
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The origin may be Themis, a Greek mythological goddess. One of the Titans, pre-Hellenic nature deities born to Uranus and Ge, she remained and advised ... At times Dike is said to be the same (or is she confused with?) Astraea. Astraea is also said to be a daughter of Themis and Zeus and is known as a goddess of justice.
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Achilles: Greek warrior; slew Hector at Troy; slain by Paris, who wounded him in his vulnerable heel. ... Ajax: Greek warrior; killed himself at Troy because Achilles's armor was awarded to Odysseus. ... Astraea: Goddess of Justice; daughter of Zeus and Themis.
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Astraea is an ancient name. Graeco-Roman classical lore tells of giants that roamed the earth before humans. These were expelled by deities including Astraea, who was the Greek goddess of justice, innocence and purity.
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