Abana, Portia D.

Why Is the Statue of Liberty and justice is a Woman?

In the late 1800s, one of the most significant female icons in American culture was the Roman goddess
Libertas, a female figure clad in robes. In ancient Rome, she was worshipped as the goddess of freedom,
particularly amongst slaves.

The result is a powerful symbol rising from the skyline of New York City that showcases the proudest
ideologies of the country. In many ways, Lady Liberty represents the hope they have in building a better
society through liberty, democracy, and independence.

On the other hand, the symbol of justice is also a lady because this personification of justice balancing
the scales dates back to the Egyptian Goddess of Justice, Maat, who stood for truth and fairness. The
scales represent that Lady Justice carefully weighs the claims of each side. The Sword represents the
enforcement measures of Lady Justice.