alpha: Charon (the boatman of the spirits)
alpha: Charon (the boatman of the spirits)
alpha: Charon (the boatman of the spirits) by jira
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Charon: The son of Erebus and Nyx. He is the boatman, who ferries the souls over the river Styx, one of five rivers that run through the domain of Hades. His frail appearance only belies the great strength he uses in the transporting of countless souls. The living that seeks his services must pay with a coin that was previously placed under the tongue of the dead, even though he has been known to compromise his fare... Your comments are welcome...
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Category Fantasy » Mythology » Greek/Roman Gods
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Category Fantasy » Mythology » Greek/Roman Gods
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jira on July 2, 2006, 5:10:01 AM
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Why thank you "Yue3", I'm really glad you approve!Yue3 on June 15, 2006, 1:02:31 PM
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cool. i never saw a good pic of him before.jira on May 16, 2006, 11:53:37 AM
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So many interpretations "ladyofthecanyon" and they're all interesting...ladyofthecanyon on May 12, 2006, 9:44:27 AM
I like your version! Although, I imagined him to be as though he was a pale white corpsish-looking figure, and where eyes should be, simply blackness. I think he was a valued mortal to Hades who was given a job out of compassion.*ladyofthecanyon*
jira on October 3, 2005, 3:57:38 PM
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Charon is quite the character, isn't he? Thanks!Nightbird on October 2, 2005, 3:43:21 PM
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Very cool I read the Orpheaus story and he was in it and he cried when Orpheus played his sad song.jira on March 3, 2005, 11:09:24 AM
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Thanks for the comments! But as for the ferry boat who's to say he hasn't used up, more than one during his immortal existence...Renzophil on March 3, 2005, 5:22:25 AM
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Hmm, nice approach, I like the waves. I never pictured the Ferryman as a skeleton. Hm, green robe. I'd think dark Teal better suits the ferrier of souls and I would have made his staff look like it was petrified from a bajillion years of use. Very Nice pic.ToadslyQuinne on January 28, 2005, 1:18:43 PM
His robe is green- that's wonderful! And the boat and waves looks great. Noice work.jira on December 10, 2004, 1:51:16 AM
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Thank you very much! I really try my best to get away from the common approach... CharonTheSabercat on December 9, 2004, 9:38:27 AM
What an interesting picture to share my namesake with... It's so perfect. So many people just think of Charon (the ferryman) as a skeleton, I like this different approach!jira on October 22, 2004, 2:48:43 PM
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I'm happy that my efforts are appreciated by my peers as well, thank you...sheyla on October 22, 2004, 7:42:32 AM
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jira.....you know I love your work, but this one is .......PERFECT! (like the others)°° amazing, keep it up!