Since Friday seems to be the day for trivia type questions....
I couldn't help but notice that on the U.S. Courts home page
(http://www.uscourts.gov), the graphic of the goddess Themis appears
without her blindfold. I had always assumed that the blindfold was
integral to the myth. Well lo and behold, neither Britannica or
Americana make any mention of the blindfold, and the statue pictured
in Britannica is also clear eyed.
Obviously my knowledge of the classics could use enhancement. So,
where does the blindfold come from? Is it part of the myth, or a
later addition? Can anyone say?
Just curious...
Paul D. Healey, M.A.(LIS), J.D.
Reference/Instructional Services Librarian
Warren E. Burger Library
William Mitchell College of Law
871 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105
Phone: 612.290.6306 Fax: 612.290.6318
e-mail: phealey@wmitchell.edu
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