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Charon, in mythologyCharon, in Greek mythology: see Hades 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. . 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. . 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 ferries dead across the river Styx. [Gk. and Rom. Myth.: Hall, 147; Ital. Lit.: Inferno.] See : Ferrying How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There is a chilling profile of the Russian intelligence agent whose code name was Kharon -- or Charon, the boatman of mythology who ferried the dead into Hades. Also scheduled to perform are the Cedar Walton Quintet and Kharon Harrison & the Young World Stage All-Stars. Also scheduled to perform are the Cedar Walton Quintet and Kharon Harrison & the Young World Stage All-Stars. |
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