Moerae
deity intermediate Greek corroborated · 2
The Moerae are the fates in Roman mythology. Sacrifices were transferred to them during the revival of the Secular Games in 17 BC by Augustus.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Celebrated during the Secular Games.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Ilythiae, Terra Mater, Dis Pater, Proserpina, Apollo, Diana, Heracles
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
encyclopedia (1)
- peer reviewed
Source passages
“The night-time sacrifices were made not to the underworld deities Dis Pater and Proserpina, but to the Moerae (fates), the Ilythiae (goddesses of childbirth), and Terra Mater (the "Earth mother").”
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“Apollo persuaded the Moerae (Fates) to prolong his life, provided any one could be found to die in his place.”
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