Styx Candle

The Styx Candle.

The Styx is a river in Greek mythology. One of the five rivers in the Underworld, it serves as a barrier separating the world of the living from the world of the dead.

In order to cross the River Styx and reach Hades, a dead person must pay a fee to the ferryman, Charon. If the correct fee is paid, Charon will take the dead across. If the dead cannot afford the fee, however, they will be forced to wander the banks of the River Styx for eternity.

The greatest oath that a god can make is to swear on the river Styx. When a god swears on the River Styx, they're bound for all eternity to keep that promise or else be paralysed for a year and a day. Bodies dipped into the river will receive the gift of immortality; It is where Thetis, mother of Achilles, dipped him into the river by his heel. This ensured he could only be harmed at his heel. Styx can also be considered a goddess in her own right.

Available in different scents like bergamot, jasmine and sandalwood.

Measurements: 9 x 6,5 cm