ληθαῖος

ληθαῖος or λήθαιος -α -ον [λήθη] that which makes one forget, that causes forgetfulness Callim. H. 4.234 Lyc. 1127 etc.; ληθαῖον πτερὸν Ὕπνου Sleepʼs wing that brings oblivion Nonn. D. 40.438 ‖ that forgets, forgetful Sext. S. 7.129 etc. ‖ of Lethe Bass. (AP 9.279.1).

ληθαῖος, zur Vergessenheit gehörig, vergeßlich oder vergessen lassend, ὅτε οἱ ληθαῖον ἐπὶ πτερὸν ὕπνος ἐρείσει, den das Uebel vergessen lassenden Fittig des Schlafes, Callim. Del. 233 ; vgl. Nonn. D. 7.141. – Häufiger von Λήθη.