Thanatos
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In Greek the word ‘Thanatos’ means ‘death’. He is both the god of death, and death itself, and it is Thanatos who requires the sacrifice in exchange for sparing King Admète’s life. When Alceste and Admète arrive at the gates of the underworld, it is Thanatos who greets
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