Moirai (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
- At the moment of a person's birth the Moirai were said to have assigned each a particular lifespan.
- The Moirai had significant influence over both mortal and immortal lives.
- Zeus was also unable to defy the will of the Moirai, making them nearly omnipotent.
- Often depicted as three powerful women, the Moirai controlled the destiny of gods and mortals alike.
- In Greek mythology, the Moirai were known for determining the course of human life.