• Leontiskos
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    I wouldn't go that far either, it depends on the context, and there are many angles to consider.Judaka

    Good thoughts, Judaka. I think we are on the same page here. :up:
  • LuckyR
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    Nemesis was the Greek goddess of vengeance, a deity who doled out rewards for noble acts and punishment for evil ones. The Greeks believed that Nemesis didn't always punish an offender immediately but might wait generations to avenge a crime. In English, nemesis originally referred to someone who brought a just retribution


    In ancient Greece, my guess is there was no expectation that a formal justice system would provide justice. Thus the need for a metaphysical entity to step in, perhaps long after your death. In other words no physical justice and no (true) metaphysical justice. A perfect scenario for personal justice.
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