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Pepromene (Ancient Greek:Πεπρωμένη) is agoddess andbeing offate/destiny inGreek mythology (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 asAesa,Moira,Moros,Ananke,Adrasteia andHeimarmene).[1]
Pepromene's name is speculated to have numerous different origins; some postulate it is derived from the Greekπεπρῶσθαι,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.[citation needed]
