How to Pronounce "thanatos"
word
ˈθænəˌtɑs
THAN-uh-tahs
ˈθænətɒs
THAN-uh-tos
Definition
Thanatos is a concept from Greek mythology and psychology referring to the personification of death, or the instinct or drive toward death and destruction.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈθænəˌtɑs
British English
ˈθænətɒs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
THAN-uh-tahs
UK
THAN-uh-tos
Listen in Context
Thanatos represents death in Greek mythology.
Freud talked about the concept of Thanatos in psychology.
Some artists use Thanatos as a theme in their work.
The idea of Thanatos often comes up in discussions about human nature and self-destruction.