moira
/ˈmɔɪrə/
noun
- In Greek mythology, one of the three goddesses of fate who control human destiny.
- In ancient stories, Moira spun the thread of life for every person.
- The hero prayed to Moira for a long and prosperous life.
- According to legend, even the gods could not change what Moira had decided.
- A person's fate or destiny, especially something that is inevitable or predetermined.
- He accepted his moira with grace, believing everything happened for a reason.
- She felt it was her moira to become a teacher, just like her grandmother.
- The old sailor spoke of his moira as if it were written in the stars.