Synonyms for

Styx

Verb / stɪks / Another word for styx — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Styx refers to a river in Greek mythology that separates the world of the living from the world of the dead.

Synonyms & similar words

riverstyx styx Acheron Lethe Phlegethon Cocytus

Example sentences

  1. The boatman Charon ferried the souls of the dead across the Styx.
  2. Orpheus crossed the Styx to rescue his beloved Eurydice from the underworld.
  3. The waters of the Styx were said to have healing powers.
  4. The Styx was guarded by the three-headed dog Cerberus.
  5. The Styx was one of five rivers that flowed through the underworld.

Quotes

  • "The Styx was a river of fire, and those who tried to cross it were burned to ashes." - Ovid
  • "The Styx is the boundary between the living and the dead." - Virgil
  • "The Styx is the river of hate, and its waters are boiling with rage." - Dante Alighieri

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