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An 1839 depiction of the Greek mythological figure Astrea,aka Astraea, Astria , Ἀστραίᾱ, and Astraíā; known as the "star-maiden" or figure of the "starry night". Sometimes known as "Justice" (Justitia in Roman
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Detail showing the decorative figure of the constellation of Virgo (the virgin), one of the 12 signs of the zodiac. Made by Johann Schoner in Nurember... - SuperStock
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