cocytus Definition
a river in the underworld of Greek mythology, said to be the river of wailing or lamentation.
Using cocytus: Examples
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In Dante's Inferno, Cocytus is described as a frozen lake where the souls of traitors are punished.
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Cocytus is one of the five rivers in the Greek underworld.
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Summary: cocytus in Brief
The term 'cocytus' [kəʊˈsaɪtəs] refers to a river in the underworld of Greek mythology, known as the river of wailing or lamentation. It is described as a frozen lake in Dante's Inferno and is one of the five rivers in the Greek underworld.
