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The Macabre Origins of the Grim Reaper

There are fewer images of Death personified than the scythe-wielding skeletal form of the Grim Reaper. But where did it come from? You may have heard that this haunting figure emerged as a result of the Black Plague, but that’s only a fraction of the story. Featuring @Caitlin Doughty – Ask A Mortician, this episode looks at the long history of skeletal Death in religion, literature, art, and pop culture. From violent reaper to dark lover and virtually everything in between, there’s a lot more to Death than, well, Death

English
  • Originally Aired July 1, 2021
  • Runtime 11 minutes
  • Production Code r6-iARavKYQ
  • Network PBS Digital Studios
  • Created July 2, 2021 by
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  • Modified February 11, 2022 by
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