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THE FATES

In
Greek mythology, the Moirai—often known in English as the Fates—were
the white-robed incarnations of destiny. Their number became fixed at
three: Clotho (spinner),  Lachesis (allotter) and Atropos (unturnable).
They controlled the metaphorical thread of life of every mortal from
birth to death. The Fates
were even more powerful than the gods, though this did not stop the gods
from trying.  Homer writes it was the will of fate that the Greeks
destroy Troy, when Rumor and Panic caused the Greeks to want to flee.  
Aeneas was fated to go to Italy, despite the best efforts of Hera.  
Hera’s actions in attempting to defy fate led to a premature death of
Dido, the queen of Carthage.  Since her thread was not cut to so short a
length, she would not die even though a dagger had pierced her breast. X