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atropos

/ˈæt.rə.pɒs/

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noun

/ˈæt.rə.pɒs/C2formal
  • ruИмя собственное, относящееся к греческой богине судьбы, которая перерезает нить жизни, определяя момент смерти.

A proper noun referring to the Greek goddess of fate, specifically the one who cuts the thread of life, determining the moment of death.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Greek goddess of fateC2formal

    In Greek mythology, the eldest of the three Moirai (Fates), responsible for cutting the thread of life, thereby determining the moment of death.

    ruАтропос

    • Atropos is often depicted with shears, ready to cut the thread of life.
    • According to myth, Atropos decides when each mortal's life will end.
    • The three Fates—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos—control the destiny of every person.
Forms
  • atropi plural form
  • atropi's possessive plural form
  • atropos's possessive singular form