Styx
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/stɪks/
mythical boundary river
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Styx' originates from Greek mythology, specifically the word 'Στύξ' (Stýx), where it referred to the river that separated the world of the living from the world of the dead.
Historical Evolution
'Στύξ' (Stýx) was adopted into Latin as 'Styx' and eventually became the modern English word 'Styx'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a specific river in mythology, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
in Greek mythology, Styx is a river that forms the boundary between Earth and the Underworld.
The souls of the dead were ferried across the River Styx by Charon.
Last updated: 2025/04/25 03:37