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Αθανασία
The ability to live forever; eternal life. In Greek mythology, this was the defining characteristic of the gods, who maintained it by consuming ambrosia and nectar. Achieving immortality was a goal for some heroes, but it was rarely granted.
Examples in context
Οι θεοί απολάμβαναν την αθανασία τους.
The gods enjoyed their immortality.
Η αθανασία ήταν το δώρο των θεών.
Immortality was the gift of the gods.
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