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thanatos

/θəˈnætɒs/ noun · British & US
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What does thanatos mean?

noun

In Greek mythology, Thanatos is the personification of death. The term is also used to describe the process of dying or the state of being dead.

Example

"The concept of Thanatos has been explored in various works of art and literature, often symbolizing the inevitability of death."

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