Lethe
|Le-the|
C2
/ˈliːθi/
forgetfulness
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Lethe' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'Λήθη', where 'lethe' meant 'forgetfulness'.
Historical Evolution
'Λήθη' was adopted into Latin as 'Lethe', and eventually became the modern English word 'Lethe'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'forgetfulness' in the context of Greek mythology, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Greek mythology, Lethe is one of the five rivers of the underworld. It is known as the river of forgetfulness, where souls drink to forget their earthly lives.
The souls drank from the river Lethe to forget their past lives.
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Last updated: 2025/04/25 03:48