Who pays the ferryman? by Elsina
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Description
In Greek mythology, Charon (Greek Χάρων) was the ferryman of Hades. He took the newly dead from one side of the river Acheron to the other if they had an obolus (coin) to pay for the ride. Corpses in some regions in ancient Greece were buried with a coin underneath their tongue to pay the fare. In various myths, the heroes Heracles, Orpheus, Aeneas, Dionysus and Psyche all journeyed to and from on the boat of Charon. It is often said that he ferried souls across the river Styx. This is suggested by Virgil in his Aeneid (book 6, line 369). However, by most accounts, including Pausanias (x.28) and, later, Dante's Inferno (book 3, line 78), it was the swamps of the river Acheron.
Credits: RDNA barge, Poserworld deathrider, Daz M3, Cyclorama.
Comments (29)
Very cool image.
Stunning! This is so beautifully done, a true work of art
AWESOME!!!! AWESOME!!!! AWESOME!!!! Another outstanding scene Elsina ~ eerily gorgeous and so very beautifully done.
love the spectral figure in the background, very subtle but well done :-)
Great image,I love the greek mythology ^_^
Beautiful Work!
Very beautiful work. Love it :)
awesome elsina top.
Fantastic and impressive realization......!!!!
If it is Acheron or Styx, the main part for us living is not to drink the water of Lethe... Just awesome work again! Awesome in every account!
I have greek ancestry VBG, and as usual you have outdone yourself, outstanding work :) Angela
Excellent and very beautiful!!
Impressive scene! Gorgeous!!!
The minute I saw the title I was excited to see what you had done!! I must say that I am definately not dissappointed. But then, I never am when viewing your art! I wish there was a way to keep this at the top of my favs ;}} Not to forget to mention that I also always appreciate the bit of history and background. Thanks, Elsina
Fabulous scene!
I agree with Susan, Elsina! I love the bits of history you put with your images and this is an awesome image. And as for the question, I guess we all do pay the ferryman, don't we?
Wonderful work. It's great to see another lover of history!
most excellent image well done
Very IMPRESSIVE Elsina, I love everything about it! Outstanding work as always!
This is a perfect image of the underworld :)
Woah. Excellent job.
Awesome, and Masterful! Bravo!
your artistry and knowledge are very impressive elsina.thanks for teaching me something new.
Fantastic image Elsina dear, the mood and feel are just perfect. Brava!!!
Such striking work here. This really is so impressive. Beautifully presented and meticulously finished. Very fine work indeed. Steve :o)
Very impressive scene & fabulous work!
Very beautiful...I love the effects and lighting
Very beautiful...
Elsina - I love this image. You really captured the ethereal atmosphere and I love the mist coming off the water. Beautifully executed. I'd definitely have to say that this is perhaps my most favorite (to date) of your work.