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Charon, in astronomyCharon, in astronomy, the natural satellite, or moon, of Pluto Pluto, in astronomy, a dwarf planet and the first Kuiper belt, or transneptunian, object (see comet) to be discovered (1930) by astronomers. Pluto has an elliptical orbit usually lying beyond that of Neptune...... Click the link for more information. . Charon, in mythologyCharon, in Greek mythology: see Hades Hades , in Greek and Roman religion and mythology.1 The ruler of the underworld: see Pluto. 2 The world of the dead, ruled by Pluto and Persephone, located either underground or in the far west beyond the inhabited regions. ..... Click the link for more information. . CharonIn Greek mythology, the son of Erebus (Darkness) and Nyx (Night), whose duty it was to ferry the souls of the dead across the Rivers Styx and Acheron, his payment being the coin placed in the mouth of the corpse before burial. He continues in modern Greek folklore as Charos, or Charontas, the angel of death. Charon [′ka·rən] (astronomy) The only known satellite of Pluto, with an orbital period of 6.387 days, distance from Pluto of approximately 19,600 kilometers, and diameter of approximately 1250 kilometers. Charon ferries dead across the river Styx. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Hall, 147; Ital. Lit.: Inferno.] See : Ferrying Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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