Atropos

Name	Atropos
Actor
Dates	Before Humanity -
Location	No fixed address
Occupation	On of the three Fates
Episode(s)	6.17 My Heart Will Go On

History

Atropos is one of the the Fates, three sisters who ensure that each person meets the end that is predetermined for them. Since Sam and Dean broke away from their Fate, and stopped the Apocalypse, free will is ruling over destiny and she no longer works to ensure Fate is met.

Characteristics

Powers and Abilities

• She is able to stop time, which she uses to her advantage in her 'reaping'.
• It is possible that she is able to somewhat bend the flow of fortune, or perhaps understand how things will pan out if certain subjects are manipulated, as many events work to her advantage, despite her seemingly only manipulating few of the elements in any given situation.

Appearances

6.17 My Heart Will Go On

Atropos' work is first shown at the beginning of the episode, as she moves various objects into place, ensuring that her target is killed, although she herself is not shown. She soon makes a physical appearance, stopping time, and rummaging through a woman's bag, removing her keys and again triggering a series of events that lead to her death. When Sam and Dean come after her, she seems to forsee this, and attempts to kill them, although Castiel saves them by a minute amount. She tries at least once more to kill the brothers, but is again stopped by Castiel. The two discuss how Castiel was responsible for the 'unsinking' of the Titanic, and how she has become obsolete since the Apocalypse was averted. She threatens the brothers, and then Castiel, who threatens her back. She reminds him that she has two very powerful sisters, and the two agree that she will leave the brothers be if Castiel resinks the Titanic.

Atropos in Lore

The idea of beings that ensure a predetermined path is followed exists in many cultures. Atropos is the name of one of the three Fates in Greek mythology.