allegorical personification
Allegorical personification is a literary and artistic device in which abstract concepts, such as Justice, Death, or Virtue—are represented as human figures that embody their defining qualities, making the intangible visible and relatable. For example, Justice is often depicted as a woman holding scales and a sword, symbolizing fairness and the power to enforce the law. These figures appear in both literature and art, and often carry symbolic attributes to clarify their meanings.