Lethe, the river of forgetfulness, was one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld. The shades of the dead were required to drink the waters of the Lethe in order to forget their earthly life. In the Aeneid, Virgil writes that it is only when the dead have had their memories erased by the Lethe that they may be reincarnated.
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Reads like a siren's call..gives me chills, for yesterday I saw white roses, like in your photo..washed up on a beach. Nicely Done, Mr. Froman
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
What a wondrous image to correspond to this river of peace.. of forgetting. Thank you for sharing, R.. read moreWhat a wondrous image to correspond to this river of peace.. of forgetting. Thank you for sharing, Renée...
The concept of Lethe has always been so fascinating...as are the dark waters of Hades...and their images flow so vividly from your pen...the rivers seem so inviting and death feels like a dream...
Your thoughts are as amazing as the words you express them with...
Thanks for sharing this unforgettable poetry, Craig!
Posted 9 Years Ago
9 Years Ago
Thank you for your kindness, Divya.. your depthful insigths.. always! When I read of Lethe, it was j.. read moreThank you for your kindness, Divya.. your depthful insigths.. always! When I read of Lethe, it was just at a time I needed to try and forget... sometimes memories of beauty can create the deepest pain... And here we are.. the new year.. and all is renewed... :)
Greek Mythology has always fascinated me, even named my cat Hermes. Anyways a wonderful write here. Hope all is wonderful on your end! Have a great week Craig.
Kesha
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
Oh, dear Kesha, please forgive the lateness of my thanks! I appreciate you so much... Wishing you th.. read moreOh, dear Kesha, please forgive the lateness of my thanks! I appreciate you so much... Wishing you the most wonderful weekend, sweet friend... :)
The title of this caught my eye. I've been buried in Celtic and Persian mythologies so long now, I'd forgotten the Greek mythologies. The underworld mythologies of ancient Greece fascinated me when I was younger.
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
So good to have your thoughts shared here. Thank you, and may your weekend just shine..
The fog lifts and the fields part. I walk lone but not lonely .....coming through the waters, leaving this world and moving on to the next. No longer cloaked in lies but wrapped in the sheer silk of redemption. I am never lost here in your words, never weary in this wondrous land of poetic peace! Namaste my brother!
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
Namaste, precious, lifting sister... always a light you bring when you enter my world... Thank YOU! .. read moreNamaste, precious, lifting sister... always a light you bring when you enter my world... Thank YOU! :)
first off, I love the title.. drew my attention immediately.. the picture is divine and the font adds to the magical feel.. I also appreciated the informative and interesting author's note... you always cast your enchanting spell--with or without water, all you need are words.. beautiful as usual Craig.. can wash me in bliss anytime:)
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
I do so hope your day leads you to some beautiful bliss, precious friend. Thank you for your encoura.. read moreI do so hope your day leads you to some beautiful bliss, precious friend. Thank you for your encouraging words... always! :)
this sounds so enchanting and quite beautiful, you would not necessarily associate flames and water.i was not aware of all these different rivers although i did read Virgil's epic although it was a while ago. a lovely poem inspired by myth. fantastic.
Posted 10 Years Ago
10 Years Ago
Thank you for sharing your insights on my poetry... and it sounds like you're very well read! Wishin.. read moreThank you for sharing your insights on my poetry... and it sounds like you're very well read! Wishing you days that are enchanted in such dreams of bliss... :)
2024 is here... May we make it so much more heaven than hell... Wishing all peace on earth... Together, maybe we go the distance...
The night has a thousand eyes,
And the day but one;
Yet t.. more..