"Generally, the 'scales of justice' are held by a woman dressed in
a flowing robe, usually identified as the Greek goddess, Themis." Michael
E. Gehringer, Questions and Answers, 73 Law Lib. J. 740, 744 (1980).
Gehringer addressed the questions, "What are the 'scales of justice?' What
do they represent? How has this image been used historically? Where can
one find a picture of the 'scales of justice?'" A footnote refers us to an
earlier Q & A column (64 Law Lib. J. 249 (1971)) for "further discussion
of the blindfolded goddess Themis who holds the scales and the sword."
Bless the Questions and Answers column!
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On Fri, 4 Jun 1993, Anne Myers wrote:
>
> I have a question to pass along from one of our court librarian
> colleagues without net-access: does the figure of blind justice
> (you know, the one with the blindfold and the scales) have a
> name?
>
> Inquiring minds want to know. Thanks in advance for your help.
>
> Anne
>
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