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Astraea, Astrea, Astria or Austräa (Ancient Greek: Ἀστραία, romanized: Astraía;[1] "star-maiden" or "starry night"), in ancient Greek religion, is a daughter of Astraeus and Eos.[2][3] She is the virgin goddess of justice, innocence, purity and precision. She is closely associated with the Greek goddess of justice, Dike (daughter of Zeus and Themis). She is not to be confused with Asteria, the goddess of the stars and the daughter of Coeus and Phoebe. The main belt asteroid 5 Astraea is named after her, and her name was also suggested for the planet Uranus.[4][5]
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