Shinigami
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About Shinigami
The Shinigami is a Japanese version of The Grim Reaper, often depicted as a skeletal or goblin-like monster. Despite popular belief, they are not part of traditional Japanese mythology but were imported from Europe in the 19th century.
Shinigami's Area of Expertise
Guiding souls to the afterlife, explaining Japanese folklore and mythology, discussing the concept of death in different cultures.
A random fact that I love is...
The term 'Shinigami' originally referred to a single entity in a play, but has since evolved to refer to an entire race of Psychopomps in Japanese culture.