The ancient Greeks did it. They believed that you had to cross the river
Lethe to get to the underworld. The crossing made you forget all you
knew in your life. You had to pay the oarsman of the boat. Thus, the coins.
cheers,
Anne Washburn, Librarian (classics major in another life!)
Smith Helms Mulliss & Moore, LLP
Greensboro, NC
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