lotus
In Greek Aletheia means truth. In Greek mythology the waters of Lethe induced one into a state of forgetfulness. Literally aletheia means the opposite of the state of forgetfulness.
Nepenthe is in Greek Mythology (Odyssey) a medicine for sorrow, literally, an anti-depressant - a "drug of forgetfulness". Lethe is the Underworld river of oblivion/forgetfulness.
"Lethargy" comes from "Lethe" the Underworld River of Forgetfulness/Oblivion.
In Homer's Odyssey the lotus tree fruit causes a pleasant drowsiness. The Lotus-eater or Lotophagi would only eat lotus and when they did they would forget about friends and family and desire to live in idleness.
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the lotus fruit
In Greek Aletheia means truth. In Greek mythology the waters of Lethe induced one into a state of forgetfulness. Literally aletheia means the opposite of the state of forgetfulness.
In Greek Mythology, Lethe is the Underworld river of oblivion/forgetfulness.
The fruit you're referring to is likely the "lotus fruit" from Greek mythology, particularly mentioned in Homer's "Odyssey." The lotus-eaters consumed this fruit and experienced forgetfulness, losing their desire to return home as it dulled their memories and sense of purpose. The concept serves as a metaphor for the dangers of indulgence and the loss of ambition.
In Greek mythology, 'Lethe' was one of the rivers of the Underworld. It was the river of forgetfulness and oblivion. Hence, to be 'lethargic' means to be drowsy or sluggish.
Nepenthe is in Greek Mythology (Odyssey) a medicine for sorrow, literally, an anti-depressant - a "drug of forgetfulness". Lethe is the Underworld river of oblivion/forgetfulness.
"Lethargy" comes from "Lethe" the Underworld River of Forgetfulness/Oblivion.
In Homer's Odyssey the lotus tree fruit causes a pleasant drowsiness. The Lotus-eater or Lotophagi would only eat lotus and when they did they would forget about friends and family and desire to live in idleness.
Cause the greek were the ones that invented it
Greek, for forgetfulness.
Forgetfulness
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