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
Perhaps that’s why the Greeks had Charon ferry the dead across Lethe, the drowsy river of forgetfulness, so that we don’t suffer from eternal sleeplessness.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2011
But Sarah Ruhl's writing does not translate well across the pond – or over Lethe.
From The Guardian ● May 8, 2010
Above the mantel, a dark tree branch dripped milky water from the River Lethe into a bowl.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
