Mors

Mors is the personification of death in Roman mythology. Mors is often depicted as a skeletal figure or a grim-reaper like entity, and is sometimes associated with the Greek god Thanatos.

Mythology

In Roman mythology, Mors is the son of Night and the brother of Somnus, the god of sleep. He is often depicted as a merciless figure who takes the lives of mortals. Despite his grim role, Mors is not considered an evil deity, but rather a natural part of life and the cycle of death and rebirth.

Cultural Influence

Mors has had a significant influence on Western culture, particularly in literature and art. He is often used as a symbol of mortality and the inevitability of death. In many works, Mors is depicted as a skeletal figure or a grim-reaper like entity, often carrying a scythe or an hourglass, symbols of the passing of time and the inevitability of death.

See Also

• Thanatos
• Death (personification)
• Roman mythology

References

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