Acheron

Synonyms of acheron

• river of woe
• river of pain
• river of sorrow

Collocations of acheron

underworld

Frequency: 85 %

In Greek mythology, the Acheron is one of the rivers that flows through the underworld.

dark

Frequency: 75 %

The Acheron is often associated with dark and gloomy imagery.

river of pain

Frequency: 70 %

The Acheron is often referred to as the river of pain in Greek mythology.

sorrow

Frequency: 65 %

The Acheron is said to be a river of sorrow in Greek mythology.

mythological

Frequency: 60 %

The Acheron is a mythological river in Greek folklore.

Idiomatic Expressions for acheron

• Phrase: Acheron's ferryman
  Meaning: a metaphorical figure representing death or a guide to the afterlife
  Usage: In Greek mythology, Charon is known as Acheron's ferryman who transports souls across the river to the underworld.