Acheron (river in mythology)

Acheron is a mythological river in Greek mythology often called the "River of Woe," symbolizing the boundary between the living world and the underworld, Hades. It is considered one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld, and spirits of the dead would cross it to reach their eternal resting place. Charon, the ferryman, would carry souls across Acheron for a fee. The river's presence emphasizes the transition from life to death and the solemnity of the afterlife, playing a central role in Greek beliefs about mortality and the journey of souls.