Death. It's something we all have in common. And in this episode, we're introducing you to its chilling face — the Grim Reaper.Where did this skeletal soul-snatcher come from? Why does he carry a scythe? And what does a medieval pandemic have to do with the way we picture death today?Join us as we uncover the real history, the creepy symbolism, and the surprising cultural twists behind this fearsome figure.So… are you ready to meet the one who waits at the end of the road?Listen now on Amazon, Apple Podcast, and Spotify Facebook, Instagram, Youtube = @sirensofthesupernatural Tiktok = @supernaturalsirens Send us your stories and questions at sirensofthesupernatural@gmail.com Stay Spooky!Show Sources:https://www.britannica.com/story/where-does-the-concept-of-a-grim-reaper-come-fromhttps://abigailowen.com/2022/10/10/halloween-monsters-the-grim-reaper/https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/s/7oViPCDGZa
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