Memento Mori
Definition
Memento Mori refers to the artistic or literary reminder of the inevitability of death and the transient nature of life.
Related terms
Vanitas: Vanitas is an artistic genre that uses symbols like skulls, hourglasses, and decaying objects to represent the transience of life.
Carpe Diem: Carpe Diem, meaning "seize the day," encourages individuals to make the most out of their lives because they are aware of their mortality.
Ars Moriendi: Ars Moriendi refers to a medieval Latin text that provides guidance on how to die well and prepare for death spiritually.
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AP Spanish Literature - 3.5 El burlador de Sevilla y convidado de piedra – Tirso de Molina
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