I was told it had something to do with "paying the Ferryman". If you know the answer, do you also know the story or reasoning behind this practice? Thanks!
2006-10-27 01:07:45 · 5 answers · asked by missbeehayv 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
The Greeks did it. It started as an Obolus placed under the tongue so that Charon, the ferryman, would transport them over the river Acheron.
Later, a Persian coin, danace, was used, as it was worth more.
The two coins came later to help keep the eyes closed, and still pay the ferryman. If you see the eyes of the dead, you see your own death
2006-10-27 01:24:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 12⤊ 0⤋
The Romans, Vikings, Greeks, would put coins on the eyes of the dead right before they were burned. This was so they could pay the ferryman that took them across the river Styx to the underworld. Egyptians put treasures in with the dead so they can have these items on the other side.
2006-10-27 11:24:37 · answer #2 · answered by Nelly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know the religion but I know the Chinese put pennies and food in their dead graves...
2006-10-27 08:10:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Romanies.
2006-10-27 08:08:39 · answer #4 · answered by vzhnri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
better than dollars
2006-10-27 08:09:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋