Who was the ferryman over the Styx?
Who Pays the Ferryman? Who Pays the Ferryman? Who Pays the Ferryman? is a television series produced by the BBC in 1977. The title of the series refers to the ancient religious belief and mythology of Charon the ferryman to Hades. In ancient times, it was the custom to place coins in or on the mouth of the deceased before cremation so that the deceased could pay the ferryman to go to Hades. The eight episodes were written by Michael J. Bird. He used his knowledge of Crete, where the series is based, incorporating local history and folklore. Helped by stunning scenery, the serial
The Ferryman (2007 film) The Ferryman (2007 film) The Ferryman is a New Zealand made horror film directed by Chris Graham and starring British actor John Rhys-Davies and New Zealand actress Amber Sainsbury; the film was released in the middle of 2007. The 1970s style film follows a group of twenty-something's who charter a boat to Fiji for the trip of a lifetime, before stumbling upon an evil that demands vengeance at any cost. The film has sold to over 38 countries including the United States, Great Britain, Germany and most of Asia with worldwide sales receipts now in the millions of dollars. A