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lethargy

Term: lethargy

Origin: Anc Greek ????????/lethargos (=awareness) >

????/lethe (= forgetfulness)

Definition:

Lethargy is a state of awareness. Lethargy in common usage may mean also fatigue, drowsiness (sleepiness), tiredness, listlessness, or weakness.

Comments:

1. In Greek mythology, Lethe is one of the fivel rivers of Hades. Those who drank from river Lethe experienced complete forgetfulness.

2. In Classical Greek, the word Lethe means «oblivion»/???????", (=forgetfulness). It is related to the Greek word for "truth", ???????/aletheia (=truth).

3. Orphic Hymn 85 to Hypnus (trans. Taylor) (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D.):

"Thanatos (Death), and Lethe (Forgetfulness) with oblivious stream, mankind thy [Hypnos'] genuine brothers justly deem."

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