{"product_id":"the-fates","title":"The Moirai (The Fates)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Moirai- Clotho, Lachesis, \u0026amp; Atropos \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Moirai, also known as the Fates, were three goddesses in ancient Greek mythology responsible for determining and controlling human destiny. They governed the lifespan of every individual from birth to death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trio consisted of Clotho, who spun the thread of life; Lachesis, who measured and assigned the length of life; and Atropos, who cut the thread, marking death.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Greek belief, even the Gods generally did not interfere with the decisions of the Moirai, as they represented the fixed order of fate and necessity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA walk through the art~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClotho: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the pommel and handles are three crescent moons. The crescent represents the divine feminine and in this design each moon also represents each of the three Fates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeveled on the moon is one of three variations of the mulberry leaf. A second variations vines across the handles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulberry leaves are the food of the silkworm, who you can find crawling on its way to munch on some of the leaves on the moon. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silkworm creates a silk thread when spinning it's cocoon and represents the thread that Clotho uses to spin the threads of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the top of the blade is her spindle, which represents destiny. Underneath the spindle is her needle, which represents her role as a creator of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown the blade her thread begins to weave and new life begins to take form. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLachesis: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe theme of the three moons travel over to the pommel and handles of Lachesis. Except the moon on the pommel has tilted ninety degrees. This change in positions represents entering into the adult phases of life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn front of the moon is an hourglass. The hourglass symbolizes measurable time and the passage toward an inevitable end. Just as sand moves steadily through an hourglass, Lachesis measures life as a fixed quantity of time. The upper chamber symbolizes potential life, the falling sand represents lived experience, and the lower chamber reflects time already spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFanning underneath are two mulberry leaves. The silkworms have crawled away from Clotho and spun themselves into cocoons that are nestled in the center of each leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown the blade are ruler marks that measure to actual scale. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlitting across the blade, the threads of life continue to weave and dance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtropos: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe triple moon theme completes with the crescent facing in the crone position, representing life in its final phase. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerched on the moon is newly metamorphosized silk moth eating more of the mulberry leaves. The symbol of the silk moth reinforces the theme of last phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Note: the death moth is generally the moth that is commonly associated with Atropos, but I took the artist liberty to use the silkworm theme because it creates threads we use in our everyday lives) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the handles is an array of belledonna. Atropa belladonna is a perennial plant in the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The genus name, Atropa, comes directly from Atropos. The name was chosen because the plant is highly toxic and can be fatal in small amounts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the crest is a simple circle. It represents the wheel of life and an infinite repetition of beginnings and endings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDown the blade the threads of life finish their last dance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the tip a pair of scissors, a symbol commonly associated with Atropos, ends the story. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Zinc and steel blend; nickel and lead-free\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 6.5 inches long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUses: while it is designed to be a hair-stick, hair-sword, or hair-dagger, it can also be used as an athame, altar decor, letter opener, bookmark, decor for a potted plant, a prop for an art doll, or tucked into a belt, thigh garter, or hat band. I'm sure there are even more ways to slay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Etsy","offers":[{"title":"Clotho","offer_id":44929603043373,"sku":"ET-1268218651","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Lachesis","offer_id":44929603076141,"sku":"ET-1268218652","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Atropos","offer_id":44929603108909,"sku":"ET-1268218653","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Set of 3","offer_id":44929603141677,"sku":"ET-1268218654","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/4871\/9405\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_c8c08602-7ad8-43f7-b894-b3f4c933ed1b.png?v=1778263327","url":"https:\/\/imaginedbynell.com\/ka\/products\/the-fates","provider":"ImaginedByNell","version":"1.0","type":"link"}