Lethe

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The team designated it a new species, Nanotyrannus lethaeus, referencing the River Lethe from Greek mythology -- a fitting tribute to a species "forgotten" for decades.

From Science Daily • Nov. 2, 2025

So John Gradus is a journeyer in his own right, learning where he went wrong in life to reach the Lethe and reincarnate.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2025

Perhaps that’s why the Greeks had Charon ferry the dead across Lethe, the drowsy river of forgetfulness, so that we don’t suffer from eternal sleeplessness.

From New York Times • May 8, 2011

But Sarah Ruhl's writing does not translate well across the pond – or over Lethe.

From The Guardian • May 8, 2010

“Wash their memories clean in the Lethe and bring them to the- Lotus Hotel. Zeus will not harm them there.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan