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lethe

Lethe (name) means the personification of oblivion, daughter of Eris.

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The personification of oblivion, daughter of Eris.
2
The river which flows through Hades from which the souls of the dead drank so that they would forget their time on Earth.
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Etymology

From Latin Lēthē, from Ancient Greek Λήθη (Lḗthē).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of lethe?

"lethe" (name) means the personification of oblivion, daughter of Eris.

What are the different meanings of lethe?

"lethe" has 2 main meanings: 1. The personification of oblivion, daughter of Eris; 2. The river which flows through Hades from which the souls of the dead drank so that they would forget their time on Earth.

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