I've heard a rumor that there's a special coin that can be used to enter the underworld. I'm not sure if it's true or just a myth, but I'm curious to know more about it. Is there really such a coin, and if so, what is it called and where can I find it?
5 answers
DigitalBaron
Tue Nov 19 2024
Charon's duty was to transport the shades of the dead across the river Styx or Acheron to Hades.
AndrewMiller
Tue Nov 19 2024
This fee was not just any coin; it was a specific type known as the obol.
ZenHarmony
Tue Nov 19 2024
In Greek mythology, the obol played a significant role.
Silvia
Tue Nov 19 2024
Upon burial, a single obol was placed in the mouth of the deceased.
Federica
Tue Nov 19 2024
It was the fee paid to Charon, the ferryman of the underworld.