Lethe
n 1: (Greek mythology) a river in Hades; the souls of the dead
had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had
done and suffered when they were alive [syn: Lethe,
River Lethe]
Lethe n. 1 (in Greek mythology) a river in Hades producing forgetfulness of the past. 2 such forgetfulness. Derivatives: Lethean adj. Etymology: L, use of Gk lethe
forgetfulness (as LETHARGY)
lethe n. 1 (in Greek mythology) a river in Hades producing forgetfulness of the past. 2 such forgetfulness. Derivatives: Lethean adj. Etymology: L, use of Gk lethe
forgetfulness (as LETHARGY)
Lethe
in the Greek mythology a stream in the
nether world, a draught of the waters of which, generally extended to the
ghosts of the dead on their entrance into Pluto's kingdom, obliterated
all recollection of the past and its sorrows.
Lethe \Le"the\ (l[=e]"th[-e]), n. [L., fr. Gr. lh`qh, prop.,
forgetfulness; akin to lanqa`nesqai to forget, lanqa`nein to
escape notice.]
1. (Class. Myth.) A river of Hades whose waters when drunk
caused forgetfulness of the past.
2. Oblivion; a draught of oblivion; forgetfulness.
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