thanatos

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Freud's concept of a death instinct, thanatos, has likewise been shown to lack explanatory power or supporting data.

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  1. (psychoanalysis) an unconscious urge to die
  2. (Greek mythology) the Greek personification of death; son of Nyx

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  • Jesus was able to give into thanatos finally, because through death of flesh came the birth of new spirit. —  this hapax legomenon
  • Tina Fey nailed it as all 30 Rock fans knew she would! thanatos Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 03: 18 PM EST —  Top Stories - Google News
  • Freud's concept of a death instinct, thanatos, has likewise been shown to lack explanatory power or supporting data. —  ShrinkWrapped
  • It's eros and thanatos dancing to a classic score by —  Seattle Weekly | Complete Issue
  • He speculated that war is an outlet for the thanatos libido, the —  Brain Blogger
 

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