Who is styx in greek mythology

In ancient times some believed that placing a coin Charon's obol in the mouth of the deceased would pay the toll for the ferry to cross the Acheron River, which would lead one to the entrance of the underworld. If someone could not pay the fee it was said that they would never be able to cross the river.

This ritual was performed by the relatives. The variant spelling Stix was sometimes used in translations of Classical Greek before the twentieth century. Greek Myth Wikia Explore. Greek Mythology. Homer Hesiod. About Us. Policies FAQs. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account? Edit source History Talk 0. Not to be confused with the goddess , see here. Explore Wikis Community Central. Register Don't have an account?

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