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Charon does not allow Dante to cross the Acheron river because he is a living being.
Dante faints when he cross the river.
Across Acheron.
Charon is the ferriman who takes you across the river Styx in Dante's Inferno.
Charon is the ferriman who takes you across the river Styx in Dante's Inferno.
In Dante's "Inferno," he hears the anguished cries of the sinners, the slamming of the gates, and the roaring of the river Acheron. These sounds communicate the suffering and despair of those in Hell.
The 4th canto of Dante's Inferno
Acheron - the river of woe Cocytus - the river of lamentation; Phlegethon - the river of fire; Lethe - the river of forgetfulness; Styx - the river of hate. Source: http://www.pantheon.org/articles/s/styx_river.html
"Dante's Inferno" is an epic poem written by Dante Alighieri in the 14th century. It features various characters, including Dante himself as the protagonist, Virgil as his guide through Hell, and notable historical and mythological figures such as Charon, Cerberus, Minos, and more representing the sins and punishments found in the different circles of Hell.
In Dante's Inferno, the Mystical Rose symbolizes Beatrice, Dante's beloved, who serves as his guide through Paradise. She represents purity, grace, and divine love, guiding Dante towards spiritual enlightenment and ultimately leading him to the presence of God.
In the "Inferno," Dante meets various historical and mythological figures as he descends through the nine circles of Hell. Some notable encounters include Virgil, his guide through Hell; Charon, the ferryman of the underworld; and figures such as Francesca da Rimini, Count Ugolino, and Lucifer.
He is a well-respected poet who exhibits clear reason and logic as he guides Dante through the Inferno.