Where does “Styx” come from?
Styx is the English name for the river of the dead in Greek mythology, derived from Ancient Greek Στύξ, whose original meaning remains unknown.
Styx (English): The river, in Hades, over which the souls of the dead are ferried by Charon
Definitions
- The river, in Hades, over which the souls of the dead are ferried by Charon
Ancestry of “Styx”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Στύξ | Styx, chief river of underworld |