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Fates

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In Greek mythology, the three goddesses (Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos) said to control human destiny.
"According to legend, the Fates spun, measured, and cut the thread of every life."

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In plain EnglishThe mythological sisters who were believed to decide how long each person's life would be.

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the Fates plural

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Etymology

The plural of "fate".

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