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Pepromene ( grc, Πεπρωμένη) is a goddess and being of
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(a being of "the destined share", which implies a person's true calling and fate; in short, the idea that every man is tied to a destiny). The ancient perception of her being gives the name as belonging within other Greek ideas (or "seeings") for destiny and fate (such as Aesa, Moira,
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and Heimarmene).


Etymology

Pepromene's name is speculated to have numerous different origins; some postulate it is derived from the Greek , ''peprosthai'', meaning "to be furnished, fulfilled or fated". However, others suggest that the same πεπερατοσθαι (''pepratosthai'') means "finite", implying finite nature; the fact that nothing in this life lasts forever.


References


Sources


Smith, Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology, v. 3, page 184



Greek and Roman Religion: a source book


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