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River Styx

Noun:

Sense 1:

A mythical river in Greek mythology that formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld, over which souls were ferried after death.

Example sentence:

According to Greek mythology, Charon would ferry the souls of the deceased across the River Styx.

Sense 2:

A river mentioned in various works of fiction, symbolizing a boundary between life and death.

Example sentence:

In the book, the protagonist has to choose between venturing through a treacherous forest or crossing the River Styx to reach the afterlife.

Adjective:

Sense 1:

Referring to something dark, gloomy, or associated with death or the afterlife.

Example sentence:

The artist chose to depict the scene with a river Styx-like atmosphere, using shades of black and grey.

Verb:

Sense 1:

To cross or pass through a challenging or dangerous situation, like a metaphorical journey across the River Styx.

Example sentence:

She had to river Styx through her difficult childhood to find success.