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Charon-Forum Romanum-Can only be used for educational and non-profit purposes Charon is best known as the ferryman of the underworld. He was responsible for ferrying the dead across the rivers Acheron and Styx. If he was not given a gold coin (Obolus), he would leave them to wander the river shores for eternity.

Depicted: Charon is often depicted as a gnarled old man, stooped over a ferry pole. He is always seen hooded and often wearing a black cloak.

Father: Nyx

Mother: Erebus

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