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 appearan...