charon
/หkษษrษn/
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Simple Meaning
in old stories, the person who takes dead people across a river to the land of the dead.
When to Use
๐Academic Writing๐Exam Vocabulary
Advanced โ complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
โIn Greek mythology, Charon ferries souls across the river Styx.โ
โThe moon of Pluto is named Charon after the mythological boatman.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
In Greek mythology, the ferryman who transports souls of the dead across the river Styx to the underworld.
โIn the ancient tale, Charon demanded a coin from each soul before rowing them across the dark waters.โ
Related Words
Synonyms:
ferrymanboatman