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CHARON (DORE)
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CHARON (DORE)
The ferryman who carries travellers across the Styx to the Underworld, a one-way trip : he must be paid - those who lack the requisite coin are left gibbering on the bank
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Bank Carries Charon Coin Dore Ferryman Lack Paid Styx Travellers Trip Underworld Myth Requisite
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This image of Charon, the enigmatic ferryman from Greek mythology, is a stunning representation of the Dore interpretation. Charon, depicted here with a gaunt face and piercing gaze, is the sole keeper of the one-way passage across the river Styx to the Underworld. As the ferryman, he holds the power to carry travellers across the waters that separate the living world from the realm of the dead. However, his services do not come free. Each traveller must pay the ferryman with a coin called obolus, a requirement that ensures the smooth passage to the underworld. Those unfortunate souls who fail to produce the requisite coin are left gibbering on the bank, unable to cross the river and complete their journey to the afterlife. This hauntingly beautiful print, created by the masterful hand of Gustave Doré, captures the essence of Charon's role as the gatekeeper of the underworld, a role that continues to fascinate and intrigue us in our exploration of classical mythology.
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