Three daughters of Nyx who decided the fates of men and gods alike.
- Clotho spun the web of life.
- Lachesis measured its length, and
- Atropos cut it.
Together, they were known as the Moerae. Continue reading The three fates – Moirae
Category: Mythology
From the Three Graces to the Three Fates to the Three Furies,
Trinity
Trin’ity. Tertullian (160-240) introduced this word into Christian theology. The word triad is much older. Almost every mythology has a threefold deity. 1
Three Graces by Peter Paul Rubens
The Three Graces preside over banquets, dances, social settings, children of Zeus and Eurynome
- Euphrosyne
- Aglaia
- Thalia
Title: The Three Graces 1639
Painted by: Peter Paul Rubens
Location: Museo Del Prado, Madrid, Spain
Year: 1639Dimensions: 71.26 inch wide x 87.01 inch high
Orientation: Portrait
