Thanatos

Thanatos is a concept from Greek mythology representing the personification of death. In psychological terms, Sigmund Freud used "Thanatos" to describe a hypothetical instinct governing human drive towards self-destruction and aggression. It contrasts with "Eros," which symbolizes love and the life instincts. Essentially, Thanatos reflects the natural human tendency toward mortality, aggression, and destructive behaviors, highlighting the complex balance between life-affirming and harmful impulses within human psychology.