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What is the meaning of 'Acheron'?
One of the rivers of the Underworld; river of woe.
What is the meaning of 'Charon'?
The ferryman of the Underworld who carries souls across the river Acheron.
What is the meaning of 'Cumae'?
The city in Italy near the entrance to the Underworld.
What is the meaning of 'squalor'?
Filthiness; foulness.
What is the significance of the river Acheron in Roman culture?
It represents the boundary between the world of the living and the Underworld, a place of sorrow and transition.
What role did Charon play in Roman beliefs about death?
He was responsible for transporting souls across the river Acheron, and only those who had been properly buried could cross.
Why is Cumae significant in the context of Aeneas's journey?
It is the location where Aeneas enters the Underworld, guided by the Sibyl, to learn about his destiny.
What does the description of the Underworld's filthiness suggest about Roman attitudes towards death?
It reflects a somber and fearful view of death and the afterlife, emphasizing the separation from the world of the living.