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The Fates are a prevalent theme in European polytheism, typically depicted as a group of three goddesses. The Fates influence the fate of every individual, frequently illustrated through textile imagery like spinning fibres into yarn, or intertwining threads on a loom. The Fates are believed to be of proto Indo-European origin. The three are typically viewed as sisters and are commonly referred to as Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, which are the names of the Moirai, the portrayal of the Fates in Greek mythology. These celestial beings are frequently artistically portrayed as lovely maidens, reflecting their significant duty: influencing the lives of mortals. The Fates have manifested in various cultures with comparable stories. In Greek mythology, they are seen as embodiments of fate called the Moirai. The Roman equivalent of the Moirai is referred to as the Parcae. In Albanian folklore, the Ora and Fatí represent three goddesses of fate, the weavers of destiny, governing the order of universe and enforcing its laws. The three Fates are also present in Slavic traditions as the Rozhanitsy, entities that predict the fate of a person. Like in Greek mythology, the Fates are recognized as embodiments of destiny referred to as Norns in Norse mythology. The most significant difference among these cultures lies in Baltic mythology, which depicts the Deivės Valdytojos as seven sisters who craft garments from the essence of mortal lives. Even though these fate goddesses are not explicitly mentioned in the Indo-Aryan tradition, the Atharvaveda includes a reference likening fate to a weave. Additionally, there is the Tridevi, which represents a trio of supreme deities in Hinduism, uniting a group of prominent goddesses. Additionally, the three Fates are found in almost all other Indo-European mythologies.

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