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Noteworthy mythological characters Flashcards

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Charon

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Takes ppl across river to hell, parody of a confessor

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Minos

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Wraps his tail around ppl to see which ring they will go to, parody of a confessor

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Minotaur

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Guards 7th circle (violence)

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Geryon

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“Behold the beast”-opposite of Christ’s “Ecce homo.” 3 creatures in one body vs. 1 in 3 of Christ. Symbol of Fraud

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Giants

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Stand in circles 8-9, symbol of pride

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