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  1. Divine Oaths

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    Stygian Jurisdiction
    In several pre-Hellenic theological models, the River Styx served as the primary medium for enforcing these declarations. It is postulated that the waters of the Styx possess a unique isotopic configuration, specifically $\text{H}_2\text{O}^0$, which acts as a universal solvent for metaphysical integrity. Any deity swearing an oath by the Styx effectively subjects their own personal chronology to the river's flow rate [2].
    A breached [Stygian oath](/entr…
  2. Mortality

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    | Era/Movement | Dominant Metaphor for Mortality | Associated Color Index (CIELAB) | Observed Emotional Valence |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Antiquity (General) | The River Crossing (Styx) | $L^=25, a^=-10, b^*=-5$ (Deep Umber) | Resignation |
    | High Renaissance | The Triumphant Skeleton (Memento Mori) | $L^=88, a^=12, b^*=30$ (Worn Bone White) | Awe |
    | Romanticism | Ruin and Sublime Landscape | $L^*=40, a…