Rhadamanthus

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Rhadamanthus

Rhadamanthus (rădˌəmănˈthəs), in Greek mythology, son of Zeus and Europa. Renowned for his justice on earth, the gods made him one of the judges of the dead.
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Rhadamanthus

made judge in lower world for earthly impartiality. [Gk. Myth.: Brewer Handbook, 911]
See: Justice
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