This document discusses concepts of fate and predestination in various cultures and religions throughout history. It examines the strong belief in fate seen in Greek myths like Oedipus, where characters' attempts to avoid their fated destiny only serve to fulfill the prophecy. The Greeks personified fate as the Moerae or Fates. Norse mythology also featured the Norns, who similarly determined individuals' lives. Many cultures viewed certain events like wars or deaths as inevitable and preordained. While some modern people still say phrases referring to fate, the concept of free will complicates the relationship between fate and human decisions. Divination was both a way to learn one's fate and try to change it, depending on the culture. Overall