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Posted Anonymously |
Misconceptions and well done.
Jul 16 2010, 10:12 AM EDT
Wow, I have never seen such blatant plajorism of wikipedia, but i digress, well done for that. Anyway, In Pratchetts version which is quite reliable, he outlines the common misconception tht death doesn't usually carry a scythe per say, but a sword with a blue edge, capable of cutting through anything. I think Deathy actually states at one point that he couldn't imagione carrying a cumbersome scythe around all the time.
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Universalstar |
1. RE: Misconceptions and well done.
Jul 16 2010, 7:05 PM EDT
if you know how hold a weapon that long, you would have no problem moving around
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Posted Anonymously |
2. RE: Misconceptions and well done.
Sep 1 2010, 5:32 PM EDT
He still has a scythe, but he carries the sword around for kings.
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Murphy5law |
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Oct 28 2010, 7:20 PM EDT
The grim reaper is not real. I don't see why you are acting like he exists, because the wiki should state how the mythical creatures are described in the myths in which they appear, with no further speculation. At least say what you are talking about when you say something, as opposed to just pretending like you're Death's best friend.
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HeavenlyHeathen |
4. RE: Misconceptions and well done.
Oct 29 2010, 12:45 PM EDT
The Grim Reaper is a figure from the Scythian culture. He carries a scythe because that was one of the unique weapons/tools of the Scythians. He is also not a he, he is a she, or originally so. Based on the crone/death figure prevalent in many ancient pagan cultures. Throughout time, as with many cultures, the Grim Reaper has been manipulated by other cultures, but the scythe is still present.The scythe was, and is still, used to gather, or reap, the harvest. If we attribute the Grim Reaper's other name: Death, it is simple to draw the conclusion that he uses a scythe to reap his crop, ie. souls. Don't jump onto band wagons or believe whomever you think paints a cooler picture. Wikipedia is often wrong, but often correct. If you really want to know something, search for yourself. I highly doubt Pratchett was around when stories and conceptions of the Grim Reaper were in it's hey day, so how can you view it as reliable? I have just illustrated the Grim Reaper's origin, is it the same as Pratchett's? What does Pratchett say is the origin? Which culture? Which time period? Incidentally, the Scythian culture is also well known for being one of the most just and accepting of cultures, as well as smoking much pot. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
