The Significance of Thanatos
Katrina Law returns in episode 16 of Arrow. The title of the episode is The Thanatos Guild. Reports are that, "this unforgettable episode will change Arrow forever." I think we might be able to get insight into this change by the very title itself. Nyssa will warn Oliver of something that is about to happen that could impact everyone and put everyone he loves in grave danger. We know that the titles of Arrow episodes are important and often have a duel meaning.
It helps to understand Thanatos. In Greek mythology, Thanatos was the personification of Death. His weapon was a sword or scythe, however, he usually brought a non-violent death. Violent death was brought by his sisters, the Keres. Since we know that Willa Holland will leave Arrow, speculation has come that she will die. About this same time, we also have the appearance of Roy Harper, adding to the idea that perhaps Thea Queen will die.
The writers have stated in the past that they would not want to kill off Oliver's only living relative after all he has endured, however, since his marriage to Felicity and with his son, William he would not be left alone, and would have the support he needs to get through such a time.
We have clues that Thea is not as strong as she once was. She often has spoken about feeling weak, so is this because she has something wrong with her? Since Thanatos is associated with non-violent death, let's hope that she won't be cut down with a sword a second time.
Also, I am hoping that no one else in the team will have to die. The loss of Thea will be huge to the team, not only to Oliver. William and Felicity have a bond with Thea as well, and so we wait and see will happen.
It helps to understand Thanatos. In Greek mythology, Thanatos was the personification of Death. His weapon was a sword or scythe, however, he usually brought a non-violent death. Violent death was brought by his sisters, the Keres. Since we know that Willa Holland will leave Arrow, speculation has come that she will die. About this same time, we also have the appearance of Roy Harper, adding to the idea that perhaps Thea Queen will die. The writers have stated in the past that they would not want to kill off Oliver's only living relative after all he has endured, however, since his marriage to Felicity and with his son, William he would not be left alone, and would have the support he needs to get through such a time.
We have clues that Thea is not as strong as she once was. She often has spoken about feeling weak, so is this because she has something wrong with her? Since Thanatos is associated with non-violent death, let's hope that she won't be cut down with a sword a second time.
Also, I am hoping that no one else in the team will have to die. The loss of Thea will be huge to the team, not only to Oliver. William and Felicity have a bond with Thea as well, and so we wait and see will happen.
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