Lady Justice (Latin: Iustitia) is an allegorical personification of the moral force in judicial systems. Her attributes are scales, a sword and sometimes a blindfold. She often appears as a pair with Prudentia.
Lady Justice originates from the personification of Justice in Ancient Roman art known as Iustitia or Justitia, who is equivalent to the Greek goddess Dike.
But why the blindfold?
This blindfold, which has been installed for the goddess of justice since the 15th century, is a symbol of impartiality, which means that she judges with the utmost justice with her eyes closed and listening ears, and in judging, impartiality is the basic principle, and fear and favoritism of a particular person have no place. does not have.
What does the sword symbolize?
The sword in the right hand of the lady of justice is usually facing down and is a symbol of just punishment.
What does the scale mean?
And according to the myth of Nemesis, the scale means that all the evidence and justice must be presented in order to be able to judge with justice, in the end it is the scale that decides and shows someone\'s guilt and innocence to the world.
Other symbols
A book and the head of a snake can be seen under the feet of Justice, it is said that this book is the book of law and its presence under the feet of the goddess means that she judges beyond the book and the law and with complete justice.
The snake is also a symbol of cruelty, crime, filth and sin, which when placed in this position means that it is restrained by the goddess.
The 4 main virtues in Christianity are moderation, foresight, courage and justice, and they say that the goddess of justice represents one of these 4 virtues, that is, justice, and it is important for this reason.
Matin Shahriyar, Iran, Rasht
