Charon is the mythological ferryman of Hades in ancient Greek mythology, responsible for transporting the souls of the deceased across the river Styx to the underworld. He is often depicted as a stern figure who requires payment, typically in the form of an obol, to guide the souls of the dead, highlighting themes of mortality and the afterlife that resonate in Late Classical vase painting.
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