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Date of upload: Apr 25, 2022 ^^
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I've never quite understood why characters like Charon and Hades are always depicted as villainous, just because they are associated with the dead. Hades was never, not once, actually seen as a villain by the Greeks. Something to be feared and respected, true, but, well, GOD! Hes not the type to get involved in the affairs of Mortals and just did his job of ruling over the dead. Hell, he even helped a few Heroes when they found themselves in the underworld and he was easily one of the chillest gods in the mythos. Hell, I dont think he even cheated on his wife, unlike most of his siblings, and he called his dog Spot. How can you possibly hate a man like that, just because he has a slightly scary job title?
Likewise with Charon, hes just the ferryman. At worst, hes a minor obstacle, but he makes his fee clear and always ponies up when payed. Sure hes cold, not very talkative and kinda dirty, but thats no reason to treat him like a bad guy!
Its the same with other gods associated of the Underworld and death and it never fails to irritate me. Its like writers see the word 'Death' or 'Underworld' in a deities resume and immediately go EVIL!, despite the fact there is no evidence that they were more than a burocrate for the dead. It gets even worse when they get lumped in with Satan.
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@ginger-ale7818
8 months ago
I feel like Charon is one of the half dozen mythological figures of the Greek afterlife who have gotten recast as villains, despite genuinely just trying to do their jobs. He’s not evil. He’s a grouchy taxi driver.
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