Styx (mythology), the river that forms the boundary between the underworld and the world of the living, as well as a goddess and a nymph that represent the river
Styx (protocol), the network protocol at the heart of the Inferno operating system
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Styx is also the network protocol at the heart of the Inferno operating system.
Styx is guarded by Phlegyas, who passes the souls from one side to another of the river.
Styx was primarily a feature in the afterworld of Greek Mythology, but has been described as a feature present in the hell of christianity as well, notably in the Divine Comedy.
The band's Wooden Nickel recordings, Styx (1972), Styx II (1973), The Serpent Is Rising (also 1973) and Man of Miracles (1974) were a mixture of straight-ahead rock with some dramatic prog-rock flourishes and art-rock aspirations.
Styx's "Come Sail Away" was parodied on an episode of South Park, and the character Eric Cartman, upon hearing the first few lyrics, cannot stand to do so unless he hears the rest of the song; he usually finishes it himself.
Styx was featured on an episode of Family Guy in which Dennis DeYoung calls in to a hotline to bash KISS, but with a British voice.
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