Lady Justice

What is the significance?

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Blindfold- Lady Justice is often seen wearing a blindfold. The blindfold signifys objectivity, in that justice is meted out objectively, without fear or favour, regardless of identity, money, power, or weakness; blind justice and blind impartiality.

Scales- Scales represent fairness and balance.The scales that she holds signify the impartiality with which justice is served and the sword signifies the power that is held by those making the decision.

Sword-  Lady Justice being well known for her clear sightedness, she is commonly seen holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other. The sword represents power that is held by those making the decision.

Origins and Significance - The origin may be Themis, a Greek mythological goddess. In depictions of her, she carries the scales of justice in one hand and a sword in the other, her eyes covered. She became an oracle at Delphi, and became known as a goddess of divine justice. Representations of the Lady of Justice in the Western tradition occur in many places and at many times. She sometimes wears a blindfold, more so in Europe, but more often she appears without one. She usually carries a sword and scales. Almost always draped in flowing robes, mature but not old, no longer commonly known as Themis, she symbolizes the fair and equal administration of the law, without corruption, avarice, prejudice, or favor.