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I have read that the original meaning of Nemesis comes from Greek words "ne" (meaning No or Not) and Mésos (meaning middle, center or balance) similar to Nepenthe/Nepenthes (ne- "no, not" + penthos "pain, grief), which translates to "no balance" and by the way it isn't mentioned on the list at all.This made sense to me, as Nemesis wasn't originally personification of retribution (anyone even trying to add word "goddess" near her simply proves he doesn't know his Greek mythology at all), but simply "Bringer of what is due", especially for those guilty of Hubris.But don't just take my word on it, use Google or preferably some respected book(s) on Greek mythology for confirmation.
Although it has a negative connotation today, Nemesis was the bringer of fortune, which could be good or bad depending on the circumstance. She was known more for giving people what they deserved rather than just evil.
In Greek Mythology, Zeus raped Nemesis after turning her into a goose and himself into a swan. She laid an egg, which was given to Leda.

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