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charon

/ˈkɛər.ɒn/

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈkɛər.ɒn/

uncountable · proper noun

A proper noun from Greek mythology referring to the ferryman who transported the souls of the dead across the rivers Styx and Acheron to the underworld of Hades.

  • 🇷🇺Имя собственное из греческой мифологии, относящееся к перевозчику, который переправлял души умерших через реки Стикс и Ахерон в подземное царство Аида.
  1. Mythological Ferryman C1 formal

    In Greek mythology, the ferryman who transports the souls of the deceased across the rivers Styx and Acheron to the underworld of Hades.

    • Charon demanded a coin from each soul before crossing the river.
    • In ancient myths, Charon is depicted as a grim figure with a boat.
    • The souls of the unburied were said to wander the shore, unable to pay Charon.

    🇷🇺Мифический перевозчик

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