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Thanatos means "to die, be dying, death"; while Eros means "intimate love" or romantic love.
In Freudian theory, Eros represents the life instinct or the drive for love, creativity, and self-preservation. It is associated with positive energy and the urge for connection with others. Thanatos, on the other hand, symbolizes the death instinct or the drive towards aggression, destruction, and self-destructive behaviors. It is linked to negative impulses that can manifest as violence or self-harm. Freud believed that these two forces are in constant conflict within individuals, shaping their behavior and personality.
Thanatos was not the god of death, he was Death in person.
In "Wuthering Heights," Eros, representing the life instinct, is portrayed in the passionate and intense love between Catherine and Heathcliff, while Thanatos, symbolizing the death instinct, is depicted in the destructive and vengeful behaviors exhibited by many characters, particularly Heathcliff. The novel explores the interplay between these two opposing forces, showcasing how love and destruction are intertwined in the complex relationships among the characters.
Ovid represents the tension between eros (love) and thanatos (death) in "Pyramus and Thisbe" through the tragic love story of the two young lovers. Their forbidden love leads to miscommunication and ultimately their deaths by suicide, highlighting how the intensity of their love leads to their untimely demise. This tension between love and death is a central theme in the narrative, showcasing the destructive power of passion.
The difference with eros and agaph, is agaph is general love, the love that one would have with a parent or sibling, while eros is sexual love that you would have with your wife/husband or girl/boyfriend. There is also Philia, which is the kind of love you would have with a friend
Sebastian Urmoneit has written: 'Tristan und Isolde, Eros und Thanatos' 'Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)' -- subject(s): Criticism and interpretation
Peter Zagermann has written: 'Eros und Thanatos' -- subject(s): Death instinct, Identity (Psychology), Object relations (Psychoanalysis), Parent and child, Self-preservation
Thanatos is the Greek god of death.
Thanatos had no wife or children in Greek myth.
The Greek word for 'Death' is thanatos.
Thanatos was close to his brother Hypnos.