Contemplate the eternal with this hand-carved wooden statue of Thanatos — Greek god of peaceful death, twin of Hypnos, and son of Nyx — part of our Greek Statues collection, carved in Ukraine from ecological ash wood with a rich varnished finish.
Each piece is individually crafted — no two are identical.
Details
- Material: Natural ash wood, hand-carved
- Finish: Single variant at $125.00
- Easy to clean with a dry cloth
Thanatos in Greek Mythology
- God of Peaceful Death: Thanatos personifies death not as terror, but as calm and inevitable transition — a neutral, composed force in the natural order
- Son of Nyx & Erebus: Born of the goddess of night and the god of darkness, he embodies the liminal space between worlds
- Twin of Hypnos: His twin brother is Hypnos (Sleep) — together they represent the twin thresholds of unconsciousness and death, rest and finality
- Psychopomp: Depicted with wings, Thanatos guides souls gently to the underworld — not with malice, but with quiet inevitability
- Symbolism: Represents acceptance, detachment, and the eternal rhythm of existence — a powerful symbol for pagan altars and meditation spaces
Ideal For
- Pagan and witchcraft altar pieces honouring death and transition
- Collectors of Greek mythology and classical art
- Unique gifts for enthusiasts of spiritual and symbolic decor
Shipping & Global Delivery
We ensure your artisan carvings reach you safely through our global network of makers:
- European Union: EU orders are shipped directly from our Studio in Spain. Shop items in stock in Spain →
- United States: Orders for the USA are shipped from our USA Warehouse for rapid domestic delivery. Shop items in stock in the USA →
- Global & Availability: For all other international countries, or in cases where the item is currently unavailable in our Spain or US locations, your statue will be handcrafted and shipped with care from our primary Workshop in Ukraine.
Returns
We gladly accept returns and exchanges. Contact us within 30 days of delivery. Detailed return information here.
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Care
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Serene, winged, and eternal — Thanatos reminds us that death is not an end but a passage, hand-carved in Ukraine from sustainable ash wood.