Former Nyx members found a new krewe, Themis

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Former members of the all-female Mystic Krewe of Nyx formed a new Carnival organization on Monday. The new krewe is named for Themis, the Greek goddess of fairness and divine justice. Her symbols are the scales of justice and a sword.Themis president Kimya Holmes said that the need for the new organization stemmed from “the utter disappointment with the krewe we paraded with.”

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Holmes said that 600 women have expressed an interest in joining Themis. She said that the organization will seek a parade permit from the city and she pledges the krewe will be ready to roll if it is possible.

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Themis representative explained that the organization, which has been in the planning stages for a month, is designed to encourage “diversity, social justice, philanthropy, inclusion and merriment.” Details of the new organization are still being formulated, though the founders have decided that the management will be volunteer, unlike Nyx where the Captain is paid.

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Future Themis riders may throw hand-decorated umbrellas, though the decision is not final.

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The Knights of Sparta, a 300-member, all-male parading krewe that first hit the streets 40 years ago, is welcoming into its parading ranks a new group called the Mystical Order of the Phoenix, founded by 10 former members of the all-female Nyx. The new members will parade with Sparta as the Sisters of the Knights of Sparta.

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