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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].
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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…