Acheron
Publié le 22/02/2012
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(River of Sadness) Greek The "woeful
river" of the Underworld (1) into which flowed
the Phlegethon and the Coctyus. Acheron was the son
of Gaia. He had quenched the thirst of the Titans
during their war with Zeus, who then changed
Acheron into a river. To cross the river Acheron, it
was necessary to seek the help of Charon, the ancient
ferryman of the underworld.
Acheron is sometimes used as a synonym for
Hades, the underworld.