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The Fates in Greco-Roman mythologies were embodied by the Moirai (Fata in Latin) - three sisters responsible for the lives of men. They were: Clotho (Spinner) - the youngest of the three and she who spun the thread of life. The Romans called her Nona (the Ninth), because her name was invoked in the last month of pregnancy to bring about the life of the new child. Lachesis (Allotter) - depicted as a middle-aged woman, it was she who measured out the length of a person's life. The Romans called her Decima (the Tenth - probably because it came after 'the Ninth'). Atropos (Unturning) - The oldest of the sisters, she was depicted as an old woman. She cut the thread of life (her name alludes to the spinning wheel stopping) and her shears were feared. The Romans called her Morta (Death).
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How is fate in Norse mythology different from fate in greek and roman mythology?
In Norse mythology there are norns who decide on the fate of the world and no one can change that but in classical mythology there are fates - Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.They span the thread of human destiny and cut it off with shears when ever they wanted to.
In mythology what was Nona known for?
In both Greek and Roman mythology, she was one of three "fates", which determined the destiny of people. Nona was the fate of "life/pregnancy", which you would pray upon if you had a child being born soon.
Threee goddesses who control mortal destiny?
They're not goddesses. If you're referring to Germanic paganism, they're called Norns, three women who spin the thread of fate. If you're referring to Greek Mythology, they're called Moirae, and they spin the thread of fate too. In Roman mythology, they're called Parcae, and they also spin the thread of fate. Personally, I think the Romans and the Germans copied Greek mythology in this subject, because Greek mythology is the oldest.
Who was the goddess of Destiny in Greek Mythology?
The 3 Fates were three old goddesses that controlled destiny and fate.
What has the author B C Dietrich written?
B. C Dietrich has written: 'Death, fate and the gods' -- subject(s): Fate and fatalism, Greek Mythology, Mythology, Greek, Religion
Is Oedipus a helpless victim of fate?
this question is actually a question that regards a persons opinion. in my opinion, if we are discussing the same oedipus, he is not a "Victim" of fate, because in greek mythology the fates are creatures that are very nasty. "Fate" as in destiny though, that is a whole other matter. i think it was oepidus's destiny to lose his wife, just to teach people a lesson.
What was the fate of the nymph in mythology?
To be a minor goddess: there are many nymphs in Greek myths.
In greek mythology what did fate mean?
In Mythology fate wasn't used as a word but a creature three to be exact. To represent Fate they used a ball of yarn. One sewed (birth), nitted (problems,life) and snipped (death).
Who were the three old ladies with the strings that determined death in Greek mythology?
The Sisters of Fate.
Is there a 4th fate from greek mythology?
No. The three Fates' names are Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos.
The dominance of fate in mythology?
dominance of fate in mythology
Where do the goddesses of fate live?
The Norns, goddesses of fate in Norse mythology, live at the Well of Urdr at the base of the world-tree Yggdrasil. The Moirae, goddesses of fate in Greek mythology, as advisers of Zeus likely lived on Mt Olympus.
