Here are the answers to the reading questions based on the text provided:
1.
Who were the Three Sisters of Fate?
The Three Sisters of Fate were three magical sisters named Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos (also known as the Fates or the Moirai).
2.
What was the job of the oldest sister, Clotho?
Clotho’s job was to spin the thread of life for every person and creature using her magical spinning wheel. When she started spinning, a new life began somewhere in the world.
3.
How did Lachesis, the middle sister, determine how long each life would be?
Lachesis determined the length of a life by measuring the thread that Clotho had spun. She decided exactly how much time each person or creature got to live.
4.
What was the role of Atropos, the youngest sister?
Atropos had the hardest job, which was cutting the thread of life with her special scissors. This action ended a person's life when their time was up.
5.
Where did the Three Sisters of Fate live and what was their power over the gods?
They lived high above the clouds. Their power was absolute; they controlled the destiny of all beings, and not even the most powerful gods could change or avoid the decisions made by the Fates.
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