The ancient legend tells that awaiting on the misty banks of the River Styx is a beautiful woman dressed in crimson red, an enigmatic figure. It is said that the lady who crosses the dark waters to carry lost souls into the unknown has lanterns floating around her that glow like embers in the midst of the eternal twilight of the underworld.
She is the guide of the final path. When the earthly journey ends and a person's spirit arrives at that cold place, disorientation often overwhelms the newly arrived soul. It is then that she appears, gliding in absolute silence on her old wooden raft.
She asks for no gold coins nor any questions; her sole purpose is to offer comfort during the transition.
With a gentle and compassionate gesture, she invites you to step onto the raft. The moment your ghostly feet touch the wood, the river’s current begins to gently push you toward the other side.
She will help you reach the opposite shore. Beneath the protective mantle of her crimson dress, fear dissipates. With firmness and complete serenity, she will guide you to the world of the dead.
Translation by deepl.com
