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ˈflɛg əˌθɒn, ˈflɛdʒ-phlegeth·on

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  1. Phlegethon

    In Greek mythology, the river Phlegethon (Φλεγέθων, English translation: "flaming") or Pyriphlegethon (Πυριφλεγέθων, English translation: "fire-flaming") was one of the five rivers in the infernal regions of the underworld, along with the rivers Styx, Lethe, Cocytus, and Acheron. Plato describes it as "a stream of fire, which coils round the earth and flows into the depths of Tartarus". It was parallel to the river Styx. It is said that the goddess Styx was in love with Phlegethon, but she was consumed by his flames and sent to Hades. Eventually, when Hades allowed her river to flow through, they reunited.

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  1. Phlegethon

    In Greek mythology, the river Phlegethon or Pyriphlegethon was one of the five rivers in the infernal regions of the underworld, along with the rivers Styx, Lethe, Cocytus, and Acheron. Plato describes it as "a stream of fire, which coils round the earth and flows into the depths of Tartarus." It was parallel to the river Styx. It is said that the goddess Styx was in love with Phlegethon, but she was consumed by his flames and sent to Hades. Eventually when Hades allowed her river to flow through, they reunited.

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  1. Phlegethon

    in the Greek mythology a river in the lower world which flowed in torrents of fire athwart it, and which scorched up everything near it.

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Mythology

  1. Phlegethon

    (Phleg′ethon). A river of fire in the infernal regions. It was the picture of desolation, for nothing could grow on its parched and withered banks. Also called Pyriphlegethon.

    “... Infernal rivers ... ... Fierce Phlegethon, Whose waves of torrent fire inflame with rage.” (Milton.)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Phlegethon in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Phlegethon in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2


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