Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Styx
Noun
/stɪks/
Definition
In Greek mythology, Styx is a river that forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld.
Examples
- The ancient Greeks believed that the souls of the dead would be ferried across the Styx by Charon.
- In literature, crossing the Styx often symbolizes transitioning from life to death.
- The term ‘Stygian darkness’ refers to an intense darkness, reminiscent of the gloomy Underworld.
Meaning
The Styx is often associated with the concept of the afterlife and is known for being the river that souls must cross to reach Hades.
Synonyms
- River of Death
- River Styx
- Underworld River
