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Lethean

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /liːˈθi.ən/
  • /ˈliθi.ən/
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adj

Meaning 1

Of or relating to the river Lethe, one of the four rivers of Hades. Those who drank from it experienced complete forgetfulness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Greek, poetic

Topics: human-sciences, mysticism, mythology, philosophy, sciences

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to death or forgetfulness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

From Latin Lēthē, from Ancient Greek Λήθη (Lḗthē).

Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: léthéen — of or relating to river Lethe
  • Italian: leteo — of or relating to river Lethe
  • Latin: Lethaeus — of or relating to river Lethe
  • Spanish: leteo — of or relating to river Lethe
  • French: léthéen — of or relating to death or forgetfulness
  • Latin: Lethaeus — of or relating to death or forgetfulness
  • Spanish: leteo — of or relating to death or forgetfulness