Mythology: Charon was the ferryman who rowed souls across the rive…

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Did you know? Charon was the ferryman who rowed souls across the river Styx to the land of the dead — only for payment. That is why Greek dead were buried with a coin in the mouth ("obolos") or on the eyes. Those without coin wandered the shore for 100 years.

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Charon was the ferryman who rowed souls across the river Styx to the land of the dead — only for payment. That is why Greek dead were buried with a coin in the mouth ("obolos") or on the eyes. Those without coin wandered the shore for 100 years.

Charon was de veerman die zielen over de rivier de Styx voer naar het dodenrijk — alleen tegen betaling. Daarom werden Griekse doden begraven met een muntstuk in de mond ("obolos") of op de ogen. Wie geen geld had, dwaalde 100 jaar langs de oever.

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