Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thanatos
Noun
/ˈθænəˌtɒs/
Definition
Thanatos is a word that refers to the personification of death in Greek mythology.
Examples
- In ancient Greece, Thanatos was depicted as a winged spirit.
- The concept of Thanatos can be seen in many forms of literature and psychology, representing our relationship with mortality.
Meaning
It often symbolizes the human instinct toward death and the unconscious desire to escape life.
Synonyms
- Death
- Mortality
- Demise
