Kharon

MEANING

ORIGIN

Greek mythology

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Greek word 'chariōn', related to the god Charon, the ferryman of the dead in Greek mythology.

CULTURAL NOTES

Kharon is often associated with the river Styx, where he ferries souls of the deceased across into the underworld.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

In ancient Greek culture, Charon was a significant figure in the journey of the soul after death, often depicted in art and literature.