Jul 5, 2022 · The Grim Reaper is well-known as a hooded figure who represents death. This personification is featured in all sorts of modern fiction as well. Where does this character originally come from?

Feb 3, 2021 · Was the Grim Reaper originally depicted with a scythe or a sickle? I have seen both versions of the Angel of Death's weapon and was wondering which one is considered the older, more original version.

May 22, 2018 · The Grim Reaper is a possible candidate. He or She is more or less a “neutral” entity, who works for both God and the Devil. Doing his or her job. That’s the only creature (as far as I know) I can think of who could be considered as half way between an angel and a demon.

A very apt name for Odin. The closest English equivalent is "grimace", while "grim" (similar meaning in old Norse and modern English) seems to be distantly related, and only appears as a byname of Odin, "Asagrim", in a medieval Swedish ballad. (Note the …

Yep, I recently drew a picture depicting what I think he would have looked like, he's a robed skeleton, (much like the American grim reaper). He has a coin in his mouth and is holding one of those really long sticks to push a boat forward.

Jan 9, 2018 · Killing enemies is not bad, guiding/harvesting souls of the dead (like Grim Reaper) is not inherently bad, giving someone unnatural powers is not bad (unless the cost is like slaughtering your loved ones or something), etc.

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Was the Grim Reaper originally depicted with a scythe or a sickle? I have seen both versions of the Angel of Death's weapon and was wondering which one is considered the older, more original version. ...

For questions on the mythical realm of the dead, typically far underground, where the deceased go after death.