acheron

Meanings

• noun

  In Greek mythology, the river of the underworld.

  - "The souls of the dead were ferried across the river Acheron."
  - "According to myth, Charon, the ferryman, would not allow the dead to cross the river Acheron unless they paid him in coins."

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Variants

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Acheron

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Etymology

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In Greek mythology, Acheron is the name of the river that forms part of the boundary of the underworld. The name is derived from the Greek word 'akhein', meaning 'to mourn'.

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Trivia

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1. The river Acheron is also called the 'river of woe' in some sources.

2. In some versions of Greek mythology, the river Acheron is said to have been created by the god of the underworld, Hades.

3. The river Acheron is sometimes depicted as having two banks, one for the living and one for the dead.

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1. Charon: In Greek mythology, Charon is the ferryman who transports the souls of the dead across the river Acheron.

2. Underworld: In Greek mythology, the underworld is the realm of the dead, located below the earth.

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Culture

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Acheron is a significant symbol in Greek mythology, representing the boundary between the living world and the underworld. It is often depicted as a dark and murky river, with Charon ferrying the souls of the dead across its waters.

How to Memorize "acheron"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dark, murky river with a ferryman transporting souls across it. This is the river Acheron.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the name Acheron with the underworld and the souls of the dead.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Acheron: The River of the Dead' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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