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In [[Greek]] [[mythology]], '''Phlegethon''' was a river of fire, one of five rivers in [[Hades]], the subterranean realm of the dead. Also known as Pyriphlegethon, its name means 'fiery' or 'burning'.<ref>http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/PotamosPyriphlegethon.html</ref> | In [[Greek]] [[mythology]], '''Phlegethon''' was a river of fire, one of five rivers in [[Hades]], the subterranean realm of the dead. Also known as Pyriphlegethon, its name means 'fiery' or 'burning'.<ref>http://www.theoi.com/Khthonios/PotamosPyriphlegethon.html</ref> | ||
| − | In [[Dante's Inferno]], Phlegethon appears as a fiery river encircling the seventh circle of [[Hell]], where the souls of the [[violence|violent]] are punished | + | In [[Dante's Inferno]], Phlegethon appears as a fiery river encircling the seventh circle of [[Hell]], where the souls of the [[violence|violent]] are punished. |
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[[Category:Greek Mythology]] | [[Category:Greek Mythology]] | ||
[[Category:Mythical Rivers]] | [[Category:Mythical Rivers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:40, December 8, 2009
In Greek mythology, Phlegethon was a river of fire, one of five rivers in Hades, the subterranean realm of the dead. Also known as Pyriphlegethon, its name means 'fiery' or 'burning'.[1]
In Dante's Inferno, Phlegethon appears as a fiery river encircling the seventh circle of Hell, where the souls of the violent are punished.