parcae

• Nome próprio que designa as três divindades romanas do destino ou do fado, identificadas com as Moiras gregas e semelhantes às Nornas escandinavas.

A proper noun referring to the three Roman goddesses of fate or destiny, who are identified with the Greek Moirai and similar to the Norse Norns.

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1. Roman goddesses of fateC2formal

   The three Roman goddesses who control the thread of life, determining birth, life, and death. They are identified with the Greek Moirai and are similar to the Norse Norns.

   Parcas

   • The Parcae were believed to spin, measure, and cut the thread of each human life.
   • In Roman mythology, the Parcae were often depicted as three old women.
   • Offerings were sometimes made to the Parcae to ensure a favorable destiny.