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Lifedeath999 t1_j8zayeg wrote

It sounds like you have Cerberus, and that Charon is knocking on your door. (Charon is my best guess. While not typically personally depicted with coins for eyes, it is Charon’s myth where that originates.) Alternatively, could just be a soul sent by Hades.

While it sounds like there are no issues with Cerberus, you may get into some trouble with one or more divine beings over this. That said, seems like a small price to pay all things considered.

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[deleted] t1_j8zrnbo wrote

I can't think of any rational reason why Charon would have the obols (coins) in place of his own eyes, except maybe symbolically. And why would Cerberus seem so disquieted by his arrival? I hope OP discovers more. Sounds like something fishy has been going on in Hades, something that might negatively impact the rest of us mere mortals. I'd also be interested in hearing the results of the proposed vet visit and specifically which loony bin he/she is eventually consigned to afterwards. OP, please keep Kirby / Κέρβερος safe. Something strange is amiss.

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Lifedeath999 t1_j90jpkz wrote

Maybe Hades sent a soul to retrieve his dog for him? That might explain the eyes. It could also explain why Cerberus doesn’t want them to come in. He has a job after all, stop dead souls from passing through the threshold he Guard’s (in this case OP’s door.) I dunno, just spitballing.

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[deleted] t1_j91dnun wrote

I like your theory!

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heffel77 t1_j93vkqm wrote

Memphian here and huge Big Star fan. Did you really sing for Alex or is that a clever username?

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[deleted] t1_j97vpx1 wrote

Haha, nah I don't think I ever attempted to sing in his presence (and his spirit is probably still thanking me). One time he left a sung message on my answering machine - does the reverse count? My username was a rushed and poorly thought-out choice that I promptly regretted. I'd already used up all my good usernames over the years here - including daisy_glaze - and was probably listening to that Replacements song when I made the account. Or maybe this really happened. :)

Anyway, great to meet a fellow fan! Alex was absolutely amazing on so many levels...

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etoilebrille t1_j96q6p7 wrote

Makes sense. And the biting could be his way of making sure the guests are all alive?

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D011ZK11LL t1_j90tf0y wrote

Perhaps it's a soul sent from Hades and the coins in his eyes are for the boat man so that he can pay for both the soul and Kirby to get across

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