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Scarcely mentioned in mythology, a handful of quotes site him in such expressions "By the luck of Sors", or "Lived by a hairs breadth of Sors". |
Scarcely mentioned in mythology, a handful of quotes site him in such expressions "By the luck of Sors", or "Lived by a hairs breadth of Sors". |
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Sors is also a popular name in [[poker]], as are both sayings. Sors is also a common term in [[ |
Sors is also a popular name in [[poker]], as are both sayings. Sors is also a common term in [[gambling]]. Opera singer [[Joe Volpe]] composed a piece that mentioned Sors. “Legend says Sors still exists somewhere beyond. Acolytes say he is among gods. Non-believers say he never existed. But I say he is eternally found.” |
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[[Category:Roman gods]] |
[[Category:Roman gods]] |
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[[Category:Fortune gods]] |
[[Category:Fortune gods]] |
Revision as of 10:43, 28 February 2021
In Roman mythology, Sors, a lesser deity, was a god of luck. Supposedly a son of Fortuna.
Scarcely mentioned in mythology, a handful of quotes site him in such expressions "By the luck of Sors", or "Lived by a hairs breadth of Sors". Sors is also a popular name in poker, as are both sayings. Sors is also a common term in gambling. Opera singer Joe Volpe composed a piece that mentioned Sors. “Legend says Sors still exists somewhere beyond. Acolytes say he is among gods. Non-believers say he never existed. But I say he is eternally found.”