English

Proper noun

Ananke

1. (Greek mythology) A Greek goddess, personification of destiny, necessity and fate, depicted as holding a spindle.
2. (astronomy) A moon of Jupiter.

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Portuguese

Alternative forms

• Ananque

Etymology

Borrowing from Ancient Greek Ἀνάγκη ‎(Anánkē).

Proper noun

Ananke f

1. (Greek mythology) Ananke (goddess of destiny, necessity and fate)

English

Noun

ananke ‎(uncountable)

1. Necessity beyond all supplications or sway. Conceived as the ultimate dictator of all fate and circumstances, to which even the gods must ultimately pay homage and deference.

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See also

• tao

Portuguese

Noun

ananke f (uncountable)

1. (Ancient Greek culture) ananke (necessity beyond all supplications or sway)