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Charon in Greek

Charon in Greek is Χάρος, Χάρων, Χάροντας — Charon means in Greek mythology, the ferryman who carried the souls of the dead across the river Styx.

Charon in Greek

Χάρος
proper noun
Pronounced: Charos
(Greek mythology) The ferryman of Hades, who rowed the shades of the dead across the river Styx.
Χάρων
proper noun
Pronounced: Charon
(Greek mythology) The ferryman of Hades, who rowed the shades of the dead across the river Styx.
Χάρων
proper noun
Pronounced: Charon
(astronomy) The largest of the five moons of Pluto.
Χάροντας
proper noun
Pronounced: Charodas
(astronomy) The largest of the five moons of Pluto.

What does "Charon" mean?

  1. name In Greek mythology, the ferryman who carried the souls of the dead across the river Styx.
    "The dead had to pay Charon a coin to cross into the underworld."
  2. name The largest moon of the dwarf planet Pluto.
    "Charon is roughly half the diameter of Pluto itself."
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Charon in a sentence

  • The dead had to pay Charon a coin to cross into the underworld.
  • Charon is roughly half the diameter of Pluto itself.

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What is "Charon" in Greek?

"Charon" in Greek is Χάρος, Χάρων, Χάροντας. Charon means: In Greek mythology, the ferryman who carried the souls of the dead across the river Styx.

How do you pronounce Χάρος?

"Charon" in Greek is Χάρος, pronounced "Charos".

How do you use "Charon" in a sentence?

Example: "The dead had to pay Charon a coin to cross into the underworld." In Greek, "Charon" is Χάρος, Χάρων, Χάροντας.

Are there other ways to say "Charon" in Greek?

Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "Charon": Χάρος, Χάρων, Χάροντας.

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