Astraea

Astraea in Wikipedia

In Greek mythology, Astræa or Astrea (Ancient Greek: Ἀστραῖα;[1] English translation: "star-maiden") was a daughter of Zeus and Themis or of Eos and Astraeus. She and her mother were both personifications of justice, though Astræa was also associated with innocence and purity. She's always associated with the Greek Goddess of justice, Dike, wh...

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Astraea in Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology

（*)Astrai=a), a daughter of Zeus and Themis, or according to others, of Astraeus by Eos. During the golden age, this star- bright maiden lived on earth and among men, whom she blessed ; but when that age had passed away, Astraea, who tarried longest among men, withdrew, and was placed among the stars. (Hygin. Poct. Astr. 2.25 ; Eratost. Catast....

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