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In literature, the word "humus" is often used to evoke themes of mortality, transformation, and the natural cycle where life returns to the earth. For instance, in the Latin verse from Edmund Luce's work [1], the term is employed in a solemn reflection on death; the plea "Et sit humus cineri non onerosa tuo" suggests that the earth should cradle the ashes lightly, without burden. This usage underscores the concept of decay as a natural part of existence and intimates a gentle return to our origins, emphasizing both the physical and metaphorical soil that ultimately reclaims all that is mortal.
  1. Ossa quieta, precor, tuta requiescite in urna, Et sit humus cineri non onerosa tuo.
    — from Helps to Latin Translation at Sight by Edmund Luce

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