The Fates (Moirai)

Mythological Figure

Ancient Greek

The three sisters of Greek mythology — Clotho (spinner), Lachesis (measurer), Atropos (cutter) — who weave the thread of every human life and determine its length.

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  • Greek mythology

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The Fates (Greek mythology)

"We embroidered the memories... stitching"

The embroidery and stitching imagery evokes the Fates weaving destiny. As Angela & Uncle Jerry note, the Fates create a portrait of the future at their loom — Taylor's 'embroidered memories' carry the resonance of fate woven in.

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