In Greek mythology, Orphne ( ; , from ) was a nymph that lived in Hades. She was also known as Styx ( ; ) or Gorgyra ( ; , from ). With Acheron, she mothered Ascalaphus.
Orphne also seems to be one translation of the name of the Roman goddess Caligo (Darkness).
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