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Captain Of The: Flying Dutchman

He is the master of the tides and the prisoner of the waves. The Captain of the Flying Dutchman doesn't steer a ship; he steers a curse.

The legend reached its peak of romantic tragedy in . Wagner reimagined the captain not as a villain, but as a weary traveler seeking redemption. In this version, the Captain is allowed to step ashore once every seven years to seek the love of a faithful woman. Only "true love unto death" can break the curse and grant him the peace of the grave. Modern Pop Culture: Davy Jones captain of the flying dutchman

He is the perfect example of a villain who wasn't born evil, but was made that way by heartbreak and betrayal. He is the master of the tides and the prisoner of the waves

In the 21st century, the most recognizable "Captain of the Flying Dutchman" is the character of from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean franchise. Wagner reimagined the captain not as a villain,