Stygian (disambiguation)
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The word Stygian as an adjective, usually refers to the River Styx
of the underworld Hades
. It may also refer to:
Styx
In Greek mythology the Styx is the river that forms the boundary between the underworld and the world of the living, as well as a goddess and a nymph that represents the river.Styx may also refer to:-Popular culture:...
of the underworld Hades
Hades
Hades , Hadēs, originally , Haidēs or , Aidēs , meaning "the unseen") was the ancient Greek god of the underworld. The genitive , Haidou, was an elision to denote locality: "[the house/dominion] of Hades". Eventually, the nominative came to designate the abode of the dead.In Greek mythology, Hades...
. It may also refer to:
- Stygian CoveStygian CoveStygian Cove is a cove lying immediately west of Berry Head in the north part of Signy Island, in the South Orkney Islands. On its west side steep rock cliffs rise to Robin Peak. Roughly surveyed in 1912-13 by Petter Sorlle, Norwegian whaling captain, and again in 1933 by DI personnel. Resurveyed...
- Stygian OwlStygian OwlThe Stygian Owl, Asio stygius is a medium-sized dusky colored owl. It has yellow eyes, a black beak, a dark blackish facial disk, and white eyebrows. Its underparts are a dingy buff color with dark brown barring and streaks...
, a species of owl - Stygian Witches, name used for the GraeaeGraeaeThe Graeae , were three sisters who shared one eye and one tooth among them. They are one of several trios of archaic goddesses in Greek mythology. The Graeae were daughters of Phorcys and Ceto...
in the Clash of Titans films
See also
- Styx River (disambiguation)Styx River (disambiguation)The Styx is a river in Greek mythology.Styx River or River Styx may also refer to:- Australia :* Styx River * Styx River * Styx River - New Zealand :* Styx River...
- Styx (disambiguation)
- Stygia (Conan)