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How common were coins placed on the eyes of deceased in the 19Th century?
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What happend to the ancient greeks people when they died?
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Why were coins placed in the mouths of the dead?
Coins were placed in the mouths of the dead before burying them as payment for Charon. The boatman who demanded payment, for ferrying the souls of the dead across the River Styx to the entrance of Hades.
