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    Stygian
    /ˈstɪdʒɪən/

    adjective

    • 1. relating to the River Styx in Greek mythology.

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  2. www.oxfordreference.com › display › 10Stygian - Oxford Reference

    Jun 20, 2024 · Quick Reference. Of or relating to the River Styx or to the underworld of classical mythology; in extended usage, dark and gloomy. From: Stygian in The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable » Related content in Oxford Reference. Reference entries. Stygian. in The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (2) Length: 21 words.

  3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tenebriousTenebrious - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    1 day ago · Definitions of tenebrious. adjective. dark and gloomy. synonyms: Stygian, tenebrific, tenebrous. dark. devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Tenebrious." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/tenebrious. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024. Copy citation.

  4. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › what-does-stygianWhat does stygian mean in literature? - Geographic FAQ Hub ...

    Jun 26, 2024 · In literature, the term “stygian” refers to something that is extremely dark, gloomy, or forbidding. It is often used to describe the setting, atmosphere, or mood of a literary work. The word originates from Greek mythology, specifically the river Styx, which was believed to be the boundary between the world of the living and the realm of the dead.

  5. www.infoplease.com › wordoftheday › june-18What Does It Mean? stygian | Infoplease

    Jun 18, 2024 · What Does It Mean? stygian. As night falls, your day hike into the Florida Everglades turns into a Stygian nightmare. The muddy swamp steams and hisses in the dark—and you are hopelessly lost. If you could have one wish, what would it be? For a quick end to the hellish night. For the rescue party to arrive soon.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_characters_inList of characters in mythology novels by Rick Riordan

    Jun 26, 2024 · Stygian iron, unlike celestial bronze and Imperial gold, can harm both mortals and immortals. In The Mark of Athena , he is captured by the giants Ephialtes and Otis to be used as bait before being rescued.

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    Jun 20, 2024 · Quiz yourself with questions and answers for Midterm Philosophy - Authors/Key Figures, so you can be ready for test day. Explore quizzes and practice tests created by teachers and students or create one from your course material.

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    Jun 29, 2024 · 21 of 21. Quiz yourself with questions and answers for Impressionism and Postimpressionism Pretest, so you can be ready for test day. Explore quizzes and practice tests created by teachers and students or create one from your course material.