Noteworthy mythological characters

Question 1

Charon

Answer 1

Takes ppl across river to hell, parody of a confessor

Question 2

Minos

Answer 2

Wraps his tail around ppl to see which ring they will go to, parody of a confessor

Question 3

Minotaur

Answer 3

Guards 7th circle (violence)

Question 4

Geryon

Answer 4

“Behold the beast”-opposite of Christ’s “Ecce homo.” 3 creatures in one body vs. 1 in 3 of Christ. Symbol of Fraud

Question 5

Giants

Answer 5

Stand in circles 8-9, symbol of pride