Eunomia was the goddess of law and legislation and one of the Second Generation of the
Horae along with her sisters
Dikē and
Eirene. The Horae were law and order goddesses who maintained the stability of society, and were worshipped primarily in the cities of
Athens,
Argos and
Olympia. From
Pindar:
Eunomia and that unsullied fountain
Dikē, her sister, sure support of cities; and
Eirene of the same kin, who are the stewards of wealth for humanity—three glorious daughters of wise-counselled Themis. Eunomia's name, together with that of her sisters, formed a
Hendiatris Good Order, Justice, and Peace. She was frequently depicted in
Athenian vase painting amongst the companions of
Aphrodite, and in this sense represented the lawful or obedient behavior of women in marriage. As such she was identified with
Eurynome, mother of the
Charites (
Graces). ==Legacy==