Lethe
Example Sentences
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The team designated it a new species, Nanotyrannus lethaeus, referencing the River Lethe from Greek mythology -- a fitting tribute to a species "forgotten" for decades.
From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025
So John Gradus is a journeyer in his own right, learning where he went wrong in life to reach the Lethe and reincarnate.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025
In this alt-Yale, Lethe is charged with regulating the magic practiced at the eight most powerful of Yale’s famous secret societies, known here as the Ancient Eight or the Houses of the Veil.
From New York Times • Oct. 3, 2019
But Sarah Ruhl's writing does not translate well across the pond – or over Lethe.
From The Guardian • May 8, 2010
Thalia Grace, Nico di Angelo, and Percy had worked together to defeat Bob on the banks of the Lethe.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
