Noteworthy mythological characters Flashcards
1
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Charon
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Takes ppl across river to hell, parody of a confessor
2
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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
3
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Minotaur
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Guards 7th circle (violence)
4
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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
5
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Giants
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Stand in circles 8-9, symbol of pride