Personifications of death Personifications of death Ankou is a personification of death mainly in Breton mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ankou"
Azrael is typically known as one of the names of the Angel of death, and is an English form of the name 'Izrail,' the name traditionally attributed to the Angel of death appearing in the Qur'an. It is also spelled Azrail, Ashriel, Azaril, and Azriel. The name literally means whom God helps. ...more on Wikipedia about "Azrael"
The Black Flash is a fictional comic book character from DC Comics. The Black Flash essentially fulfils the same role as Death for those who possess super-speed in the DC Universe, returning them to the source of their powers: the Speed Force. ...more on Wikipedia about "Black Flash"
In comic books, Black Racer was the equivalent of Death or the Grim Reaper among the New Gods from Jack Kirby's Fourth World meta-series. In a standard Kirby fashion, this cosmic entity makes use of skis as his means of transport. ...more on Wikipedia about "Black Racer"
Death is a fictional character from the DC comic book series, The Sandman ( 1988 - 1996). She was created by Sandman scribe Neil Gaiman and given visual life by illustrators Mike Dringenberg and Malcolm Jones III. ...more on Wikipedia about "Death (DC Comics)"
Death is a fictional character in Terry Pratchett's Discworld series. Discworld's Death is a parody of several other personifications of death, such as the Grim Reaper. Like most of them, he is a black robed skeleton carrying a scythe and a sword, for kings ("It's the rules," he once told Mort). Unlike many of them he has a personality beyond this. ...more on Wikipedia about "Death (Discworld)"
Death is a fictional character, a personification of death in the Marvel Comics universe. This version of Death is usually portrayed as a fair-skinned woman or a skeleton, wearing a diaphanous purple robe. Thanos, the mad Titan, is obsessed with her, and has embarked on any number of mad schemes to win her love. During the Contest of Champions, she engaged in a contest by proxy with the Grandmaster, and lost; angered, she refused his fellow Elders of the Universe from ever knowing the peace of death. ...more on Wikipedia about "Death (Marvel Comics)"
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Death personified is an anthropomorphic figure or fictional character which has existed in mythology and popular culture since the earliest days of storytelling. Because the reality of death has had a substantial influence on the human psyche and the development of civilization as a whole, the personification of Death as a living, sentient entity is a concept that has existed in all known societies since the beginnings of recorded history. Death is usually shown as a skeleton with a midnight black gown with a hood. Sometimes, Death is portrayed as a dark, mysterious female. ...more on Wikipedia about "Death (personification)"
Georgia "George" Lass ( 1985– 2003) is a fictional character on the Showtime comedy-drama Dead Like Me. She is portrayed by Ellen Muth. She died in 2003 at the age of 18 and became a grim reaper. ...more on Wikipedia about "George Lass"
The new Death is a character in Reaper Man, one of Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. ...more on Wikipedia about "New Death (Discworld)"
Rube John Sofer is a fictional character played by Mandy Patinkin in the American comedy-drama television series Dead Like Me, which premiered in 2003 on the Showtime cable network. B. ~1876 d. ~1926. Manner of death is yet unknown. The date of his death is surmised by the fact that he was present in 1926 for the death of Betty Rhomer, however in the second season episode, "Always", a character guesses that he died in 1927, which would contradict the earlier information. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rube John Sofer"
Shinigami (死神 lit. "death god" in Japanese. see also kami) is a term originally used for translating personifications of death, such as Death and the Grim Reaper, but later evolved into unique fantastic characters in original Japanese works of fiction, such as manga. ...more on Wikipedia about "Shinigami"
An animated skeleton is a type of corporeal undead often found in fantasy, horror fiction, and mythical art. Most are human skeletons, but they can also be from any creature or race found on Earth or in the fantasy world. ...more on Wikipedia about "Skeleton (undead)"
In Greek mythology, Thanatos (θάνατος, "death") was the personification of death ( Roman equivalent: Mors). He was a creature of bone-chilling darkness. He was a son of Nyx and twin of Hypnos. He plays little role in the myths. He became rather overshadowed by Hades the lord of the dead. Night, the destructive, brought forth a horde of villainous immortals. Thanatos was one of that wretched lot. ...more on Wikipedia about "Thanatos"
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