CDC: Nemesis
My submission to the Character Design Challenge. This month's theme: Olympian Gods. I chose the Greek goddess Nemesis, (/ˈnɛməsɪs/; Greek: Νέμεσις), also called Rhamnousia/Rhamnusia ("the goddess of Rhamnous") at her sanctuary at Rhamnous, north of Marathon, the goddess of Revenge & Divine Retribution against those who succumb to hubris (arrogance before the gods), a remorseless goddess, intent on her task which was "to give what is due", an avenging or punishing divinity. Her name derives from the Greek words meaning "dispenser of dues." Happiness and unhappiness of mortals were measured out by her. The Symbols of Nemesis: The rudder, balance, and cubit These symbols reflect the emblems of the manner in which Nemesis guided, weighed, and measured all human events and her the ability to steer lives in two directions The wheel The symbol of the wheel symbolized the rapidity with which Nemesis executed justice and later the wheel of fortune The whip or sword The symbol of the whip or sword represents the right of Nemesis to "to give what is due" Wings Her wings symbolized her role as the avenger of evil gifted with magic and the power of flight