Definitions

1. proper noun

The river of woe in the underworld of ancient Greek mythology, where the shades of the wicked are punished.

“The mythological concept of Cocytus is often associated with a place of eternal suffering and pain.”

2. noun

A river in ancient Greek mythology, considered the border between the underworld and the world of the living.

“The river Cocytus serves as a significant boundary in the mythological landscape.”