θέσπισαν οι Μοίρες

idiom literary
Translations
  • fate has decreed
  • the Fates have ordained
Forms
θέσπισαν οι Μοίρες
Usage Notes

Usually used in literary or mythological contexts

Etymology

References the three Fates (Μοίρες) of Greek mythology who controlled destiny

Cultural Context

Deeply rooted in Greek mythology, used to express inevitable or predestined events

Commonality

40%

Guessability

20%

Mnemonics

  • Think of 'thesis' + 'Moira' - the Fates setting their thesis or law

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