The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads v2.c35.68
The Religion and Philosophy of the Veda and Upanishads v2.c35.68
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⁵ The idea of paying Charon is obviously a misunderstanding. In central Europe the gift is accompanied by the words, 'Thou hast thy due; leave me in peace'; Carnoy, *Les Indo-Européens*, p. 224. Gold possibly was held as a sun symbol to give the dead aid in attaining immortal life.