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The Norns in Norse mythology (or Moirai - in Greek mythology) are female beings who rule the destiny of gods and men. They roughly correspond to other controllers of humans' destiny.
Their names are Urd, Verdandi and Skuld. They dwell within the Well of Urd beneath Yggdrasil, the great ash tree that stands at the center of the universe and holds the Nine Worlds in its branches and roots. They shape destiny by carving runes into the trunk of the tree, or, in some sagas and poems, by weaving destiny like a web or tapestry.
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It's strange to me that in two completely different mythologies there are 3 female beings in control of the date of all. I don't know if it's coincidence or not, but I love it.
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I immediately thought the sisters of fate when I saw it. Realizing I was right made me so happy. Beautiful work
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Yeah, I'm creating an entire mythology folder just to store your stuff. (More to be added later hopefully.)
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They are also known more commonly as the "Three Fates"
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In Greek Mythology, yes.
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Great job on this creepy yet cool trio. They look very mysterious and haunting.
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Great art, and you know, from what I've heard and have observed, the Norns bear a striking resemblance to other such trios of goddesses in European folklore:
1. The Moirai (the three Fates) from Greek myth
2. Parcae in Roman myth
3. Some fairies and gods from Slavic myth
4. And of course the three Weird Sisters from Shakespeare's Macbeth
The list goes on, but anyway, they all serve the same purpose; directors of fate. They would meet with the heroes, tell them of their fates, and every hero was forced to bow to it.
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Humans are fond of grouping things in three.
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Or just groupings in general.
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then again there will always be past present and future so yeah 3 fates in any culture makes a whole lot of sense
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Three Fates? Aren't they the Greek version
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Kinda interesting about the weaving destiny, and how they share a similar theme to the Fates from Greek Mythology.
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They are in principle the same characters yes. thats probably why artist mentioned the Moirai in de description aswell. this trinity appears in many, many religions and cultures.
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what beautiful clothes!
I love you character design.
I wish movies and games would feature a similar style!
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So that's where the strange names come from in "Oh, My Goddess"! This is gorgeous, btw.
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I love the your consistency in norse/viking subject matter. You appear to be rather knowledgeable. I'm not asatruistic, but I am a practicing ergi-norn/viktar and Galdr enthusiast. I'm also slightly Lokean. So, your work touches me deeply. Thank you.
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Sweet! Reminded me of the 3 hags in the Prydain Chronicles, who were his analogy for the Norns.
Nicely done. I may, if you don't mind, use this as my phone background next month.
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Very mystical, also love that you put some info about it in the description!
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And like their counterparts Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos they are holders of the one great truth that all male humanity seems to forget:
It is woman who brings you into this world.
It is woman who raises you and is the fount of love that sustains you.
And finally, it is woman that lays you to rest at the end of a life time.
Maiden. Mother. Crone.
Love and respect the power of Woman.
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In both word and deed my friend.
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