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Styx

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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."

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