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Lethe

by Micha F. Lindemans
"Forgetfulness". In Greek mythology, the Lethe is one of the rivers that flow through the realm of Hades. Called the River of Oblivion, the shades of the dead had to drink from this river to forget about their past lives on earth.

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  • Pronunciation:
    lee'-thee

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