The spirits or "shades" of those who died were gathered from all lands by one of the gods, the swift-footed Mercury, known by his symbol, the staff of life with two twining serpents. Mercury guided all his wailing and despairing company to the shore of the black river Styx which marked the boundary between Earth and Hades. Here the dead were ferried across in the boat of Charon, the ancient and mysterious ferryman. He spoke no word to any of his passengers, nor did any one ever speak to him; the silence of death enveloped all from the moment they entered his boat
2007-03-08 00:50:54
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answered by soulburner 7
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This according to wikipedia:
In Greek mythology, Styx (ΣÏÏ
ξ) is a river which formed the boundary between Earth and the Underworld, Hades. It circles Hades nine times. The rivers Styx, Phlegethon, Acheron and Cocytus all converge at the center of Hades on a great marsh. The other important rivers of Hades are Lethe and Eridanos.
Besides for the mythical Styx there are several real rivers by that name, seven in the U.S. alone.
2007-03-08 00:38:27
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answered by Anonymous
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In Greek mythology in Hades. Final destination after death. To get there you had to swim across the Stix.
2007-03-08 00:39:12
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answered by woman 3
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Its just before the entrance to Hades realm.
2007-03-08 00:47:46
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answered by Huggles-the-wise 5
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Styx is in Hades
2007-03-08 00:41:24
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answered by akablueeye 4
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in the underworld where the dead ride boats to Hades
2007-03-08 04:49:56
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answered by Lucid 2
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