Captain Of The Flying Dutchman -

In Richard Wagner’s opera, the captain is a weary soul seeking redemption . He is allowed to step on land once every seven years; if he finds a woman who will be "faithful unto death," the curse is broken.

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