Moirai
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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, the Moirai —often known in English as the Fates—were the personifications of destiny. In certain accounts, they were considered as three sisters: Clotho, Lache
Late second-century Greek mosaic from the House of Theseus (at Paphos Archaeological Park, Cyprus), showing the three Moirai: Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, standing behind Peleus and Thetis, the parents of Achilles
The Three Fates, tondo by Hans Vischer, c. 1530 (Kunstgewerbemuseum Berlin)
The Norns spin the threads of fate at the foot of Yggdrasil, the tree of the world.
The Three Fates by Paul Thumann, 19th century
Themis
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In Greek mythology and religion, Themis is the goddess and personification of justice, divine order, law, and custom. She is one of the twelve Titan children of Gaia and Uranus, and the second wife of
Themis of Rhamnous, Attica, by the sculptor Chairestratos, c. 280 BCE
Painting of Themis with scales and sword by Marcello Bacciarelli
A modern statue in Hong Kong showing Themis with her eyes covered.