Clotho

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The Greek goddess of fate who spins the thread of life: In Greek mythology, Clotho is one of the three Moirai (Fates), specifically responsible for spinning the thread of a person's life, thus determining their birth and lifespan.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • In the myth, Clotho spins the thread from her distaff onto her spindle.
    • The three sisters—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atroposcontrol the destiny of both gods and mortals.
Advanced Usage
  • Allusion/Literary Reference: "Clotho" is often used in literature and art to symbolize fate, destiny, or the beginning of life.
    • The poet invoked the image of Clotho to represent the inescapable hand of fate.
Variants and Related Words
  • The Moirai / The Fates: The collective name for the three goddesses of destiny: Clotho (the Spinner), Lachesis (the Allotter), and Atropos (the Inflexible).
  • Clothonian (adj): A rare, poetic adjective meaning pertaining to Clotho or her spinning.
Synonyms
  • The Spinner: A direct epithet for Clotho, describing her primary action.
  • A Fate: Refers to her as one of the three goddesses of destiny.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • The thread of life / The thread of destiny: A phrase directly connected to the imagery of Clotho's spinning.
    • His illness seemed to cut short the thread of life that Clotho had spun.
Noun
  1. the Greek goddess of fate who spins the thread of life