Clotho

Clotho is a Demon in the Megami Tensei franchise.

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Origin

Clotho originates in Greek mythology in which she is the youngest of the Fates, or Moirai, alongside Lachesis and Atropos. Together, they are responsible for overseeing the lives of both mortals and deities and making sure they follow the destiny that has been set for them by the universe. Clotho is responsible for spinning the thread of fate for each person from the moment they are born.

Design

Clotho's design, as well as the design of the other Moirai sisters, take heavy inspiration from the works of British fashion designer Antonio Berard and French hairstylist Nicolas Jurnjack.^{[citation needed]} Clotho herself appears as a tall, pale woman wearing a white sweater alongside white pants. Around her waist she wears a long, grey dress which reaches all the way to the ground. She also appears to be wearing a golden mask which covers the lower half of her face. Her hair is a bright golden color, save for a section on both sides of her head, which is instead a bright green.

Gameplay

For complete gameplay information, see Gameplay:Clotho.

Compendium

Compendium Entries
Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne	One of the three Moirae Sisters in Greek mythology. She is the spinner of the threads of fate.
Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey	One of the three Moirae Sisters in Greek lore. She spins the threads of fate.
Shin Megami Tensei V	One of the three Moirae Sisters in Greek mythology. She is the spinner of the threads of fate.
Persona 3 Reload	One of the three Moirae Sisters in Greek mythology. She spins the threads of fate.
Persona 4	One of the three Moirae Sisters in Greek mythology. She spins the threads of fate.
Persona 5	The youngest of the three Moirae Sisters of Greek legend. She spins the threads of life with her spindle.
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth	One of the three Moirae Sisters in Greek mythology. She spins the threads of fate.

Game Appearances

Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne

Clotho is one of the Moirae Sisters guarding the Obelisk under Hikawa's orders and is described as being "Cold-Looking".

When the Demi-fiend is exploring the Obelisk, Clotho along with her sisters appear to mock and taunt the Demi-fiend, with Clotho specially commenting how Hikawa had predicted that a "rat" would wander in. She beckons him to come to them, telling him that Kagutsuchi repeats the process of birth and death and that it will not wait for him.

When the Demi-fiend is doing one of the puzzles to progress the Obelisk, he encounters Clotho, who introduces herself as the youngest Moirae Sister who winds the thread of his life and attacks him, though she retreats before he can kill her.

Right before the Demi-fiend can reach the topmost floor of the Obelisk, Clotho and her sisters stop him and attack him together, though they are ultimately defeated.

Trivia

In most games, by combining the sprites of Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos, one can see the thread is continued across each sprite as the sisters takes on their designated roles.
In Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne, if the Demi-fiend fails the Obelisk puzzle, he must fight Clotho a second time, who, amused by his persistence, will suggest making him her and her sisters' lover, though she will dismiss the notion in favor of following Hikawa's orders.^[1]

Nomenclature

Names in Other Languages
Language	Name	Meaning
English	Clotho
Japanese	クロト Kuroto	Clotho
Simplified Chinese	克洛托 Kèluòtuō	Clotho
Traditional Chinese	可羅索 Kěluósuǒ	Clotho
Korean	클로토 Keulloto	Clotho
Spanish	Cloto	Clotho

Gallery

Sprite from Shin Megami Tensei IV
Render for Persona 5
Render from Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
Model from Persona 4 Golden
Model from Persona 3 Reload

Videos

Clotho's Daily Demon Showcase for Shin Megami Tensei V

References

↑ "Clotho: Hahahahaha... You don't give up, do you? If you like me that much, I can make you our lover... ...But unfortunately, we have orders from Lord Hikawa. This time, I shall wind what's left of your life!" Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax (PlayStation 2). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.

[1] "Clotho: Hahahahaha... You don't give up, do you? If you like me that much, I can make you our lover... ...But unfortunately, we have orders from Lord Hikawa. This time, I shall wind what's left of your life!" Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne Maniax (PlayStation 2). Developed by Atlus. Published by Atlus. English.

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