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The fates and their impact on OEDIPUS REX. By: Megan Slabicki. Creation of the fates. Daughters of Zeus and Themis Daughters of Nyx and Erebus Created by Nyx. The three fates. Clotho “The Spinner” Lakhesis “ Apportioner of L ots” Atropos “She who cannot be turned”. Clotho.
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The fates and their impact on OEDIPUS REX By: Megan Slabicki
Creation of the fates • Daughters of Zeus and Themis • Daughters of Nyx and Erebus • Created by Nyx
The three fates • Clotho“The Spinner” • Lakhesis “Apportionerof Lots” • Atropos “She who cannot be turned”
Clotho • Youngest • The spinner • Daughter of night
Lakhesis • Middle sister • Caster of lots • Kindest
Atropos • Oldest • Smallest • “She who cannot be turned” • Determines death
Video! • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahRQ2Vrb-vQ
The fates in Oedipus rex • Determined Oedipus’ Fate • Decided the prophecy • Will always prevail • The Oracle
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