Definition of Stygian
Stygian
Sty·gi·an


Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
Relating to the River Styx, a mythological river of the underworld, or dark and gloomy.

e.g. The stygian darkness of the cave made it difficult to navigate.

(adjective)
related to the Styx river, which is located on the boundary between Earth and the Underworld in ancient Greek mythology;

e.g. Hades drew out his double-edged Stygian sword.



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