Tag: Mors


  • The Role of Mors in Roman Mythology

    Mors, the god of death in ancient Roman mythology, is also known as Letum or Orcus. While not extensively worshipped, he shared associations with the Greek god Thanatos and the Etruscan deity Charun, indicating a multifaceted connection to the concepts of mortality across different cultures. Depiction and Significance Mors is typically illustrated as a grim…

  • Mors: The Multifaceted Goddess of Death in Roman Mythology

    Mors: The Roman Personification of Death Mors, in Roman mythology, is a distinctive embodiment of Darkness and Agony, as well as the personification of death. She represents a fundamental aspect of existence, illustrating the inescapable nature of mortality. Overview As a principal representation of death, Mors is the daughter of Nox (the goddess of night)…

  • Mors: The Complex Personification of Death in Roman Mythology

    Mors: The Roman Personification of Death Mors stands as an embodiment of darkness and misery in Roman mythology, representing death’s inevitable march. As a second-generation primordial goddess, she is often regarded synonymously with Thanatos, reflecting her nature through the duality of existence. Overview Mors is the Roman equivalent of death, born of Nox, the goddess…

  • The Role of Mors in Roman Mythology

    Mors, regarded as the ancient Roman deity of death, was also known by the names Letum and Orcus. He is closely related to both the Greek god Thanatos and the Etruscan deity Charun, though his worship was relatively limited, and information regarding him is scant. In the realm of Roman mythology, Mors was commonly depicted…

  • Mors: The Roman Deity of Death and Darkness

    Mors, a prominent figure in Roman mythology, embodies the dualities of Darkness and Agony, serving as a representation of Death. She is closely related to Nox, the goddess of the night, and shares a bond with her twin brother Somnus, who represents sleep. Based in a secluded cave adjacent to the river Lethe, she claims…

  • The Roman God of Death: Mors

    Mors, the ancient Roman god associated with death, is sometimes referred to as Letum or Orcus. His presence in mythology is often aligned with the Greek deity Thanatos and the Etruscan god Charun. Although not widely honored, Mors holds a unique place in the pantheon of Roman mythology. In artistic representations, Mors is characterized by…