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Styx (name) means In Greek mythology, the river separating the world of the living from the underworld; also the name of an American rock band. Example: “In the myth, the dead crossed the river Styx to reach Hades.”

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In Greek mythology, the river separating the world of the living from the underworld; also the name of an American rock band.
"In the myth, the dead crossed the river Styx to reach Hades."
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Etymology

From Ancient Greek "Styx," meaning "hatred" or "detestation."

Origin: Ancient Greek

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What does “Styx” mean?
The word “Styx” means in Greek mythology, the river separating the world of the living from the underworld; also the name of an American rock band.
How do you pronounce “Styx”?
“Styx” is pronounced stihks (/stɪks/ in IPA).
How do you use “Styx” in a sentence?
Here is “Styx” used in a sentence: “In the myth, the dead crossed the river Styx to reach Hades.”
What part of speech is “Styx”?
“Styx” is a name.
Where does the word “Styx” come from?
The word “Styx” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek "Styx," meaning "hatred" or "detestation.".

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