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Λάχεσις

Λάχεσις, Lachesis, disposer of lots

Λάχεσις [ᾰ], εως, Ion. ιος, ἡ, (λαχεῖν) Lachesis, one of the three Fates,
  • Disposer of lots, Hes. Th. 218, Sc. 258, Pi. O. 7.64, etc.; as the goddess of distribution, Plu. QConv. 2.644a, cf. Arist. Mu. 401b20.
    • II as Appellat., lot, destiny, Bacis ap. Hdt. 9.43: pl., Μοιρῶν Λαχέσεων IG 5(1).602.8 (Sparta, iii A.D.).

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