Moirae (Noun)

Meaning

Any of the three Greek goddesses of fate or destiny; identified with the Roman Parcae and similar to the Norse Norns.

Classification

Nouns denoting people.

Examples

  • In Greek mythology, the moirae were often depicted as stern, unyielding goddesses who determined the fate of every mortal at birth.
  • The ancient Greeks believed that the moirae could see the past, present, and future, allowing them to shape the destiny of humans with unparalleled power.
  • In classical mythology, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos were known collectively as the moirae, responsible for weaving, measuring, and cutting the thread of a person's life.
  • Legend had it that even the gods were not exempt from the control of the moirae, adding an element of solemnity and mystery to these fates.
  • A poetic reading might interpret the moirae as personifications of the inevitability and finality of death and the mysteries that lie beyond mortal comprehension.

Synonyms

  • Moirai

Hypernyms

  • Greek Deity
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