lachesis
/ˈlækəsɪs/
noun
- In Greek mythology, one of the three Fates who measures the thread of life and decides how long a person will live.
- In ancient stories, Lachesis determined the length of each mortal's life.
- Lachesis is often depicted holding a measuring rod or a scroll.
- The three Fates—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos—controlled destiny.