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Home » Ancient History

Styx, Pallas, and the River of Styx

Published: Dec 30, 2019 · Modified: Nov 6, 2023 by Russell Yost · This post may contain affiliate links ·

Titans were giants that once ruled the world, according to Greek mythology. Styx is a Titan. Her parents are the Titans Oceanus and Tethys, making her one of the Oceanid sisters.

Styx and Pallas

She is the goddess of the river of Styx. The Titan Pallas was married to the Titan Styx, who was the mother to his four children: Zelus, Nike, Kratos, and Bia.

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  • The Titans vs Olympians
  • Overview and Death of Pallas

The Titans vs Olympians

Throughout Titanomachy, the epic war between the Titans and the Olympians, Styx fought on the side of Zeus and the Olympians.

To thank her, Zeus gave her name to the Gods ' binding oath.

The River of Styx was the border between Earth's domain and the Underworld.

In the Rivers rapids is where Achilles gained his invincibility. He was submerged in its waters but was held by his heel so that the spot was left vulnerable.

Styx is known as the personification of hatred. In order to reach the Underworld, the dead souls had to cross the River Styx.

The only way to cross the Styx River was on a ferry that was rowed by a miserable boatman called Charon, who demanded his service fee.

The name Styx comes from the Greek word Stux, which means hate and detestation.

In Greek mythology, Charon or Kharon is Hades' ferryman who brings the newly deceased souls across the Styx and Acheron rivers that separate the living world from the dead's realm.

The name Styx means “shuddering” and translates to the loathing of death.

Overview and Death of Pallas

Pallas was also a Titan in Greek mythology. He was married to the Titaness Styx. his parents were Titans Crius and Eurybia. His two brothers' names were Astraeus and Perses.

He was the Warcraft's titan. Pallas was killed by the goddess Athena during the Titanomachy. As well as the Olympians, he lived before Zeus.

Pallas was referred to as the 'spear brandisher' by the Greeks because of his magic abilities, which proved useful during the war.

His name comes from the Greek word "pallo," which means a spear. For the most part, he was depicted with a spear.

It is said that Pallas fought against the Olympians during the war while his wife and children fought in favor of them.

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