The River Styx is one of five rivers that is the separation between the living and the dead. Origin of name: Styx is derived from the Greek word stugein which means hate. There is no story of the river styx, just references in other stories. General Info

In some versions of the story it is said that Charon, the ferryman, would transport souls across the river. In ancient times it is believed that if a coin was placed in the mouth of the deceased, the toll would be paid and the soul of the deceased could cross the river to the underworld.

There is a goddess/nymph named Styx. She was named after the river by Zeus. The gods took binding oaths upon the river (referenced in story of Bacchus-Ariadne) If a god broke an oath, Zeus would force them to drink the river water which would cause voice loss for nine years.

In some stories it is stated that the river has healing power At Achilles’ birth it was predicted that he would die in battle. To prevent his impending death Achilles’ mother dipped him in the river to acquire invulnerability His mother held him by the heel when she dipped him, therefore his heel did not acquire the powers from the river. His heel ultimately led to his death, as he was shot in the heel with an arrow. A scene from the movie Troy in which Achilles’ is defeated:

The river styx is featured in fifth circle of hell out of eight circles of hell. It is described as miserable swampy waters which two different sinners spend eternity:  The Wrathful perpetually struggle against each other  The Sullen are trapped below the waters, choking on mud

Appears in film Clash of the Titans. Appears in the video game franchise, God of War. There is a popular 80’s band named Styx. A painting called Laguna Estigia (translates to River Styx) by Félix Resurrección Hidalgo

The name Charon in a text The word Styx Any foul river References to hell, Hades, or the seperation between the living world and the underworld Coin in mouth Mention of Achilles