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[[File:SPM River Twygz.png|thumb|Mario traveling on the waters of River Twygz]]
[[File:SPM River Twygz.png|thumb|Mario traveling on the waters of River Twygz]]
[[File:SPM River Twygz Bed.png|left|thumb|Mario at the bottom of the river]]
[[File:SPM River Twygz Bed.png|left|thumb|Mario at the bottom of the river]]
The '''River Twygz''' is a subsection of [[The Underwhere]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is said to be filled with the tears of sinners, giving it a purple color. [[Charold]] will ferry the player across the river for 4 [[coin]]s, but it is not required. The river is inhabited by [[Underhand]]s, invincible, skeletal hands that lunge towards [[Mario]] and co to damage them.
The '''River Twygz''' is a subsection of [[The Underwhere]] in ''[[Super Paper Mario]]''. It is said to be filled with the tears of sinners, giving it a purple color. [[Charold]] will ferry the player across the river for 4 [[coin]]s, but it is not required. The river is inhabited by [[Underhand]]s, invincible, skeletal hands that lunge towards [[Mario]] and co. to damage them.


When [[Mario]] is asked by [[Queen Jaydes]] to search for [[Luvbi]], she mentions to him that someone dressed in green clothing was seen falling into the river; while remarking that this could not be the missing [[Nimbi]], she advises that the hero investigate the sighting, granting him a key so that he can explore the riverbed and the tunnels beneath it. The man in green, [[Luigi]], presumably fell into the River Twygz after being sent to the Underwhere by [[Dimentio]]. After solving a series of puzzles, Mario is reunited with his brother, and the two continue the search for Luvbi.
When [[Mario]] is asked by [[Queen Jaydes]] to search for [[Luvbi]], she mentions to him that someone dressed in green clothing was seen falling into the river; while remarking that this could not be the missing [[Nimbi]], she advises that the hero investigate the sighting, granting him a key so that he can explore the riverbed and the tunnels beneath it. The man in green, [[Luigi]], presumably fell into the River Twygz after being sent to the Underwhere by [[Dimentio]]. After solving a series of puzzles, Mario is reunited with his brother, and the two continue the search for Luvbi.


The name of the river is a pun on the [[Wikipedia:Styx|River Styx]] (commonly pronounced "sticks", whereas this river is pronounced "twigs"), a similar river in the [[wikipedia:Greek underworld|Greek Underworld]]. In Greek mythology, souls of the dead are ferried across the river by [[wikipedia:Charon (mythology)|Charon]] (himself represented by Charold), and if one were to fall in, they would be granted immortality, but be pulled under by the hands of souls trying to escape the river. The Underhands are likewise based on the souls in the River Styx, which may also be referenced by the unintelligible voices that can be heard in the music that plays at the river's bed.  
The name of the river is a pun on the [[Wikipedia:Styx|River Styx]] (commonly pronounced "sticks", whereas this river is pronounced "twigs"), a similar river in the [[wikipedia:Greek underworld|Greek underworld]]. In Greek mythology, souls of the dead are ferried across the river by {{wp|Charon}} (himself represented by Charold) after paying him a coin. If one was not able to pay Charon, then they might instead try swimming across the river, and most likely be stuck in it for all eternity. The Underhands are likewise based on the souls in the River Styx, which may also be referenced by the unintelligible voices that can be heard in the music that plays at the river's bed.  
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==Names in other languages==
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|Spa=Río Estigiax
|Spa=Río Estigiax
|SpaM=Estigiax River. ''Estigiax'' comes from ''Río Estigia'' (the Spanish name of River Styx).
|SpaM=Estigiax River. ''Estigiax'' comes from ''Río Estigia'' (the Spanish name of River Styx).
|Fra=Rivière des larmes
|Fre=Rivière de Larmes
|FraM=River of Tears
|FreM=River of Tears
|Ger=Fluss Unnüx
|Ger=Fluss Unnüx
|GerM=River Unnüx; play on ''Unnütz'' (useless) and ''Styx'' (River Styx).
|GerM=River Unnüx; play on ''Unnütz'' (useless) and ''Styx'' (River Styx).
|Ita=Fiume Ztige
|Ita=Fiume Ztige
|ItaM=Ztige River. ''Ztige'' comes from ''Stige'' (River Styx).
|ItaM=Ztyx River; from ''Stige'' (Styx) but with a diffrent inital.
|Kor=황천 리버
|KorR=Hwangcheon Libeo
|KorM=Nether River
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Latest revision as of 12:52, July 7, 2024

Mario traveling on the waters of River Twygz
Mario in the River Twygz
Mario at the bottom of the river

The River Twygz is a subsection of The Underwhere in Super Paper Mario. It is said to be filled with the tears of sinners, giving it a purple color. Charold will ferry the player across the river for 4 coins, but it is not required. The river is inhabited by Underhands, invincible, skeletal hands that lunge towards Mario and co. to damage them.

When Mario is asked by Queen Jaydes to search for Luvbi, she mentions to him that someone dressed in green clothing was seen falling into the river; while remarking that this could not be the missing Nimbi, she advises that the hero investigate the sighting, granting him a key so that he can explore the riverbed and the tunnels beneath it. The man in green, Luigi, presumably fell into the River Twygz after being sent to the Underwhere by Dimentio. After solving a series of puzzles, Mario is reunited with his brother, and the two continue the search for Luvbi.

The name of the river is a pun on the River Styx (commonly pronounced "sticks", whereas this river is pronounced "twigs"), a similar river in the Greek underworld. In Greek mythology, souls of the dead are ferried across the river by Charon (himself represented by Charold) after paying him a coin. If one was not able to pay Charon, then they might instead try swimming across the river, and most likely be stuck in it for all eternity. The Underhands are likewise based on the souls in the River Styx, which may also be referenced by the unintelligible voices that can be heard in the music that plays at the river's bed.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese サンズ・リバー[?]
Sanzu Ribā
From Sanzu River.
French Rivière de Larmes[?] River of Tears
German Fluss Unnüx[?] River Unnüx; play on Unnütz (useless) and Styx (River Styx).
Italian Fiume Ztige[?] Ztyx River; from Stige (Styx) but with a diffrent inital.
Korean 황천 리버[?]
Hwangcheon Libeo
Nether River
Spanish Río Estigiax[?] Estigiax River. Estigiax comes from Río Estigia (the Spanish name of River Styx).

Trivia[edit]

  • The music at the bottom of the River Twygz contains corrupted voice clips.