Acheron

Acheron is one of the five rivers of the Greek Underworld, known as the River of Pain or WoeUnknown. (1972). "Acheron", in Leach, M. (ed) Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. 3rd ed. p.6. Its waters are said to be bitter to the taste. de Plancy, J. C., (1863). Dictionnaire Infernal. 6ed. pg.5
== Legends ==
In the middle-ages, Acheron weas said to be the name of a Monster.
In Classical Mythology, Acheron was a man who brought drinks to the imprisoned Titans. As punishment, Jupiter transformed him into a river and had him flow through the Underworld. 
In Jewish eschatological legend, the Acheron surrounds Paradise, and the souls of the dead must either cross it or bathe in it in order to enter. 
In Christian legend, the Acheron, and by extension the Acherusian Lake, flows with white water and surrounds the City of God. Repentant sinners are thrown into it by Michael before he brings them into the city of righteousness. 
== References ==
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