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The Temple of Atropos is named for {{w|Atropos}}, a figure from [[Greek mythology]]. She is one of the {{w|Moirai}}, or Fates, who are involved with the thread of life. As one of the Three Fates, Atropos ends the life of mortals by cutting the threads, while {{w|Clotho}} spins the thread, and {{w|Lachesis}} measures it. | The Temple of Atropos is named for {{w|Atropos}}, a figure from [[Greek mythology]]. She is one of the {{w|Moirai}}, or Fates, who are involved with the thread of life. As one of the Three Fates, Atropos ends the life of mortals by cutting the threads, while {{w|Clotho}} spins the thread, and {{w|Lachesis}} measures it. | ||
Borrowing from this mythology, the Temple of Atropos is a mechanism for the thread of ''[[time]]'', and [[Time (Set Piece)|Time]] herself is analogous to Atropos in the original mythology: a figure involved with [[death]] through the passage of [[time]]. | Borrowing from this mythology, the Temple of Atropos is a mechanism for the thread of ''[[time]]'', and [[Time (Set Piece)|Time]] herself is analogous to Atropos in the original mythology: a figure involved with [[death]] through the passage of [[time]]. The Temple is controlled by the [[Mouri]], who are evidently named for the Moirai, as well. | ||
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