Temidek

Story

Temidek is Wroclaw's most legally minded dwarf, stationed outside the Regional Chamber of Legal Advisers at ul. Pawla Wlodkowica 8. Named after Themis, the Greek goddess of justice, this pint-sized counsellor takes the law very seriously — he has reportedly never lost a single case, though his opponents point out that dwarfs are rarely called to testify. His bronze scales are always perfectly balanced, and he regards every passer-by with an expression that suggests he is already drafting an opinion on whatever they just did.

History & Significance

Temidek stands at ul. Pawla Wlodkowica 8, outside the Okregowa Izba Radcow Prawnych — the Regional Chamber of Legal Advisers in Wroclaw. The Chamber represents solicitors and legal advisers operating in the Lower Silesia region. The name Temidek is a diminutive of Temida — the Polish name for Themis, the blindfolded goddess of justice who holds scales and a sword. His placement outside a professional legal body gives him a clear and fitting identity.

Inspiration

The Regional Chamber of Legal Advisers commissioned Temidek to represent the legal profession and its commitment to justice. The choice of name directly references the symbol of justice used across the legal world, while the diminutive suffix '-ek' gives the figure a warm, approachable quality — justice can be a little friendly too. Ul. Pawla Wlodkowica is itself named after Pawel Wlodkowic, a 15th-century Polish jurist and rector of the Jagiellonian University who championed the rights of nations at the Council of Constance.

Fun Facts

• Temidek's name is a diminutive of Temida — the Polish name for Themis, the goddess of justice, balance, and law.
• His home street, ul. Pawla Wlodkowica, is named after a 15th-century Polish legal scholar who argued for the rights of pagan nations before the Council of Constance.
• The Regional Chamber of Legal Advisers he represents covers legal professionals across the entire Lower Silesia region.
• Temidek is one of the few Wroclaw dwarfs whose name is both a mythological reference and a charming Polish diminutive at the same time.
• Visitors sometimes leave tiny scrolls of paper near the dwarf — unofficial 'legal briefs' from the public.

How to Find This Dwarf

From the Main Market Square, head north-west along ul. Swidnicka and turn onto ul. Pawla Wlodkowica. The Chamber of Legal Advisers building is at number 8, just a short walk from the square. Temidek is visible from the pavement at street level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Accessibility

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Temidek is located on a flat pavement outside the Chamber building on ul. Pawla Wlodkowica. The street is accessible from the Old Town without steps or barriers.