The Legend of Dullahan

Die Geschichte des Duhallan handelt von einem kopflosen Reiter, der auf der Suche nach Opfern, deren Leben er zu nehmen gedenkt, durch die Lande Irlands reitet. Sie ist eine der bekanntesten Geschichten der irischen Mythologie und die Geschichte ist im Laufe der Zeit...

Shinigami – Japanese god of death

What is a Shinigami? Why does this character appear in different physical forms? What role does he play in Japanese mythology? Is he the grim reaper of Japan?Young Death Personifications fanatic , welcome to the Skull World! Today we will delve into one of the...

Mara the demon of Buddhism

Known as “Prince of Darkness”, “Tempter”, “Lord of Death” or “Devil”, Mara weaves his way through Buddhist scriptures , creating chaos and bad karma. This god is determined to hinder enlightenment, and...

Thanatos – God of Death in Mythology

Greek mythology always has absolutely fascinating stories in store for us. And this is especially true when it comes to the afterlife and death! What is the role, symbols and meaning of Thanatos in Greek and Roman culture? What relationships does he...

Great Grim Reaper (Death) : Myth and legend

Today we’re going to plunge you into the trials and tribulations of the myths and legends surrounding the Great Grim Reaper: the most famous depiction of death . He is often depicted as a skeleton wrapped in a long veil and holding a long,...