DIKE (goddess of law and justice)
Divine power · greek goddess of law and justice, the spirit of moral order and fair judgment
Dike, daughter of Zeus and Themis, stood as a vital force among the divine offspring who shaped mortal existence.1,2 She shared her lineage with siblings Eunomia and Eirene, as well as the broader circle of the Horae.1,2 As one of the Hours, Dike was responsible for ordering and adorning the fabric of human life.3
Her oversight extended to the daily activities of mortal humans, ensuring that their world remained structured.2 Obedience to her principles was considered essential for building a life of felicity.3 Together with Eunomia and Eirene, she formed the key elements necessary for human advantage.3
The codex facts behind this entry
Powers
Dike is identified as one of the Hours responsible for ordering and adorning human life. Diodorus 5.73 Obedience to Dike is considered essential for building a life of felicity. Diodorus 5.73 Dike is grouped with Eunomia and Eirene as key elements for human advantage. Diodorus 5.73
In the myths
Dike helps oversee the activities of mortal humans. The Theogony ll. 901-906
