In Greek mythology, Lachesis (also Lakhesis: Gk. Λάχεσις, Disposer of lots, from λαγχάνω, to obtain by lot, by fate, by the will of the gods ) was the second of the Three Fates, or Moirae. She was the apportioner, deciding how much time for life was to be allowed for each person or being. She measured the thread of life with her rod. She is also said to choose a person's destiny after a thread was measured. In mythology, it is said that she appears with her sisters within three days of a baby's birth to decide its fate. The bust of Zeus found at Otricoli (Sala Rotonda, Museo Pio-Clementino, Vatican) Greek mythology is the body of stories belonging to the Ancient Greeks concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world and the origins and significance of their own cult and ritual practices. ... In Greek mythology, the white-robed Moirae or Moerae (Greek Μοίραι – the Apportioners, often called the Fates) were the personifications of destiny (Roman equivalent: Parcae, sparing ones, or Fatae; also equivalent to the Germanic Norns). ... Fates redirects here. ...

According to Hesiod's Theogony, she and her sisters (Atropos and Clotho) are the daughters of Nyx (Night). Although on several accounts, they are said to be the daughters of Zeus and Themis as well as several other beings such as Chaos and Ananke. Roman bronze bust, the so-called Pseudo-Seneca, now identified by some as possibly Hesiod Hesiod (Hesiodos, ) was an early Greek poet and rhapsode, who presumably lived around 700 BC. Hesiod and Homer, with whom Hesiod is often paired, have been considered the earliest Greek poets whose work has survived... Theogony is a poem by Hesiod describing the origins of the gods of the ancient Greeks, ca 700 BC. // Hesiods Theogony a large-scale synthesis of a vast variety of local Greek traditions concerning the gods, organized as a narrative that tells how they came to be and how... In Greek mythology, Atropos was the third of the Moirae. ... In Greek mythology, Clotho or Klotho, the Greek word Κλωθώ for spinner, was the youngest of the Moirae (the Fates). ... In Greek mythology, Nyx (, Nox in Roman translation) was the primordial goddess of the night. ... The Statue of Zeus at Olympia Phidias created the 12-m (40-ft) tall statue of Zeus at Olympia about 435 BC. The statue was perhaps the most famous sculpture in Ancient Greece, imagined here in a 16th century engraving Zeus (in Greek: nominative: Zeús, genitive: Diós), is... In Greek mythology, Hesiod mentions Themis among the six sons and six daughters—of whom Cronos was one—of Gaia and Ouranos, that is, of Earth with Sky. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged into Chaos. ... In Greek mythology, Ananke (Greek ) was the personification of destiny, unalterable necessity and fate. ...

Her Roman equivalent was Decima. In Roman mythology, Decima was one of the Moirae. ...

She is mentioned also in the tenth book of the Republic of Plato as the daughter of Necessity. She instructs the souls who are about to choose their next life, assign them lots, and presents them all of the kinds, human and animal, from which they may choose their next life.

Lachesis in Appearance

In paintings and stories, Lachesis is often portrayed as a matronly woman; however, also often depicted (along with her sisters) as old, ugly, stern and lame. However in more modern culture, she is often seen as young, and youthful yet still as stern.

Lachesis in Popular Culture

Lachesis (Lakhesis) makes an appearance in Sony Computer Entertainment America's God of War II. She is the first Sister of Fate that the main character Kratos battles. She is also the first goddess of Fate that Kratos encounters in the game; speaking to him through a monumental statue in her own temple after the Steeds of Time allow Kratos to move into the Island of Creation. She appears in the game as a young woman wearing a warrior's helmet, with a wing growing out of her back (this allows her to levitate), wielding a hooked rod. On several accounts, she is seen completely engulfed in shadow with her eyes glowing white. God of War II is the sequel to the popular God of War video game. ... This article is about the main character in the SCEA games God of War and God of War II. For the character in Greek Mythology, see Cratos. ... This article is about the main character in the SCEA games God of War and God of War II. For the character in Greek Mythology, see Cratos. ... This article is about the main character in the SCEA games God of War and God of War II. For the character in Greek Mythology, see Cratos. ...

In the game EVE Online the Lachesis is the Gallente's Combat Recon ship. EVE Online is a persistent world multiplayer online game set in space. ... The Gallente Logo The Gallente are a fictional race in the MMOG EVE Online. ...

Lachesis is an Aspect of Fate and a main character in the Incarnations of Immortality book series by Piers Anthony Incarnations of Immortality is the name of a seven-book fantasy series by Piers Anthony. ... Piers Anthony Dillingham Jacob (born August 6, 1934 in Oxford, England) is a writer in the science fiction and fantasy genres, publishing under the name Piers Anthony. ...

Tony Award winner Carole Shelley provided the voice for Lachesis in Walt Disney Pictures film Hercules (1997 film). Carole Shelley (born August 16, 1939) is a Tony Award-winning actress from London, England. ... This is a trivia section. ...

In the game Golden Sun: The Lost Age a staff found in the latter portion of the game is called Lachesis' Rule. It provides +177 attack and an unleash called Apocalypse. This article or section should include material from Jenna. ...

Razer USA Ltd, a gaming peripheral company, announced the Razer Lachesis mouse as the newest addition to their product line on August 23, 2007. Razer USA Ltd snake logo Razer is a privately held computer peripherals manufacturer specializing in high end products specifically catered to gamers. ...

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