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Themis

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Greek goddess instructed in the Iliad to gather the gods for a meeting with Zeus.

Themis and Aegeus inside an Attic cup, about 440–430 BCE; Berlin Antikensammlung F 2538. A photograph of the ancient vessel, rather than a modern redrawing
Themis and Aegeus inside an Attic cup, about 440–430 BCE; Berlin Antikensammlung F 2538. A photograph of the ancient vessel, rather than a modern redrawingBibi Saint-Pol, 2008 / Wikimedia Commons · photograph released into the public domain · Public domainImage source · Related reference

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Greek goddess instructed in the IliadIliadGreek epic attributed to Homer, narrating a phase of the Trojan War.Glossary · Click to read the explanation to gather the gods for a meeting with ZeusZeusZeus is the sky god and leading deity in many Greek traditions. In the Iliad he presides over divine gatherings while others can still speak and object.Glossary · Click to read the explanation. [1]

At book 20’s opening her summons reaches gods, rivers and nymphs. It prepares the council where Zeus permits intervention in the war. [1]

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  1. Iliad 20, first seven paragraphs; invocation of council through division of divine sides The specified scene, as detailed in the assembly study’s notes. Return to the text ↑

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  1. Edition 3 · 13 October 2026 · aladmin

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  2. Edition 2 · 13 October 2026 · editor:aladmin

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