River of myth where one drinks to forget Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Saturday, January 30, 2016 · 13-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Saturday, January 30, 2016.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · January 30, 2016 · 13-Down · 5 letters
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(Greek mythology) a river in Hades; the souls of the dead had to drink from it, which made them forget all they had done and suffered when they were alive
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