Lady Justice is a well-known symbol of our legal system. She is typically depicted as a Greek goddess, Themis or Justitia the Roman goddess of Justice, and is often shown in a flowing robe with scales in one hand, a sword in the other, and a blindfold over her eyes. The scales represent the weighing of evidence in a balanced and fair manner, the sword represents the power held by those making the decision, and the blindfold represents the idea that justice is blind - meaning facts are considered without bias or prejudice.