In Germanic mythology, the goddesses of fate are known as the "Norns." They are often depicted as three female figures who control the destinies of gods and humans alike. The most well-known Norns are Urd (representing the past), Verdandi (the present), and Skuld (the future). They weave the threads of fate, symbolizing the interconnectedness of time and destiny.
In Greek mythology, the Fates are called the Moirai, while in Roman mythology, they are known as the Parcae. In Latvian mythology, a similar concept is represented by the Laima, who governs fate and destiny. In Norse mythology, the Norns fulfill a similar role, and in Slavic mythology, the Rod, or Rodzanice, are often associated with fate. Ancient Germanic traditions feature the Wyrd, which encompasses the concept of fate and destiny.
They're not goddesses. If you're referring to Germanic paganism, they're called Norns, three women who spin the thread of fate. If you're referring to Greek Mythology, they're called Moirae, and they spin the thread of fate too. In Roman mythology, they're called Parcae, and they also spin the thread of fate. Personally, I think the Romans and the Germans copied Greek mythology in this subject, because Greek mythology is the oldest.
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In Germanic mythology, the supreme god is Odin, also known as Woden. He is associated with wisdom, war, death, and poetry, and is often depicted as a wanderer in search of knowledge. Odin is the chief of the Aesir, a group of deities, and is known for his role in the creation of the world and his influence over fate and the afterlife. He is often accompanied by his ravens, Huginn and Muninn, who gather information for him.
In Norse mythology there are norns who decide on the fate of the world and no one can change that but in classical mythology there are fates - Clotho, Lachesis and Atropos.They span the thread of human destiny and cut it off with shears when ever they wanted to.
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In Mythology fate wasn't used as a word but a creature three to be exact. To represent Fate they used a ball of yarn. One sewed (birth), nitted (problems,life) and snipped (death).
The Norns, goddesses of fate in Norse mythology, live at the Well of Urdr at the base of the world-tree Yggdrasil. The Moirae, goddesses of fate in Greek mythology, as advisers of Zeus likely lived on Mt Olympus.
B. C Dietrich has written: 'Death, fate and the gods' -- subject(s): Fate and fatalism, Greek Mythology, Mythology, Greek, Religion
The Germanic warrior ethos is deeply intertwined with the values represented by Valkyries in mythology. Valkyries, as fierce female figures who choose those who may die and those who may live in battle, embody the ideals of bravery, honor, and fate that were central to the warrior culture. Warriors aspired to live valiantly, seeking glory in combat to secure a place in Valhalla, the hall of the slain, where they would be honored in the afterlife. This connection highlights the belief in a warrior's duty to fight honorably and the importance of death in battle as a pathway to immortality and eternal honor.
There actually were three goddesses of fate, called Moirai or Moirae. They were led by Zeus Moiragetes, the god of fate. The three goddesses were named Klotho (who spun the thread of life), Lakhesis (who measured the thread of life), and Atropos [or Aisa] (who cut the thread of life).