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River Of Forgetfulness Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LETHE" which means:
- noun
- • (greek mythology) a river in hades; the souls of the dead had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had done and suffered when they were alive
An example sentence would be:
- • "The poet used the term 'lethe' metaphorically to symbolize the passage from life to death."
- • "After a stressful day, she enjoyed sinking into the lethe of sleep."
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The Guardian Quick23 Mar 2019 | Across 9 | |
New York Times30 Sep 2016 | Across 45 | |
The Guardian Quick03 Nov 2004 | Down 15 | |
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