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  • proper noun Greek mythology The Fates, Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, the goddesses, who controlled the destiny of everyone, by weaving with the thread of life.

Etymologies

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Plural form of moira from the Greek meaning "fate", from moros, (fate, destiny, doom, lot) from meiresthai, (to receive one's share).

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Examples

  • The Moirae and Nornir made themselves known, warning people of the consequences of their actions, and confirming the belief that the end of the world would come.

    Laughing Gods Thomas Martin 2012

  • Some say we served as inspiration for the Moirae, the three Fates of Greek mythology, though they were far kinder than we can be.

    Shadow Chase Seressia Glass 2010

  • Some say we served as inspiration for the Moirae, the three Fates of Greek mythology, though they were far kinder than we can be.

    Shadow Chase Seressia Glass 2010

  • Later, after encountering the Moirae who explain his destiny to him he takes on a more traditional Native American appearance, including fringed leather pants and a Mohawk hairstyle.

    1980's Flashback: Arak, Son of Thunder Chuck Wells 2009

  • Later, after encountering the Moirae who explain his destiny to him he takes on a more traditional Native American appearance, including fringed leather pants and a Mohawk hairstyle.

    Archive 2009-09-01 Chuck Wells 2009

  • Uncomformed gives Moirae, the name of the greek goddesses who spun the threads of fate.

    Contest Results The Raven 2006

  • Uncomformed gives Moirae, the name of the greek goddesses who spun the threads of fate.

    Archive 2006-08-01 The Raven 2006

  • Moirae who were present and spinning the thread of your generation, defined and put in order?

    The Discourses of Epictetus 2004

  • The Fates, whether the Greek _Moirae_ or the Roman

    The Sources and Analogues of 'A Midsummer-night's Dream' Compiled by Frank Sidgwick

  • At the birth of Meleager, the Moirae, or Fates, entered the house of

    Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome E.M. Berens

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