I find it comforting that most if not all figures of death or afterlife in mythology are considered kind and patient, not cruel and violent. It really changed my perspective on death to something that is natural and will come when it is the right time.
I think this was done on purpose by the people of these cultures. They didn't know what happens when they die so they imagined something that was comforting instead of scary.
Fun fact, women were spies/assassins and were most often given the ok to have sex with other people unlike the men who had to bring back at least 25 live captives to be able to have sex with a woman. They also placed a high value on little people. Claiming they came from the clouds/gods.
That's comforting to know that they valued sacrifice she sustains while pregnant and the risks during the delivery process are seen as that of a warrior putting his life on the line for the Aztec tribe.
People tend to think of death as a fearful experience. These death gods are compassionate and embrace the soul as it transitions into the afterlife. I find than especially comforting. Similar to the belief that we are met by a loved one when we die. This was an interesting video. Thank you. ❤
I love this and I absolutely agree with you. I also feel that death should not be feared, it's the compassionate release of something that cannot be changed. ❤
It is the fear of the unknown which leads men(general term) to fear death. And I don't think it's just the unknown of the afterlife, but the mystery of how one will die.
I believe that a lot of the fear is caused by the prospect of suffering. Most people fear dying in their sleep less than dying a painful traumatic death. Combined with the inability to prepare for a life ending moment, it’s not surprising that people fear this transition. We have no absolute certainty of what happens when we die. Religious beliefs color the expectations of the individual. But, there always seems to be some unfinished business that we stress about leaving undone. I’m fortunate to believe in reincarnation and the opportunity to refine my soul to be closer to what I perceive as God. ❤️
Comfort to the dying and their concerned relatives Religions and myths serve important functions to people that's why it's so important and powerful to us mortals Regardless of opinions on religion and myths i believe we evolved to need it to propagate and thrive, it is programmed in our cells to believe in a higher power
Korean here. Josun Sajar’s closest romanization is Jeoseung Saja (저승 사자). Jeoseung literally means “after-life” and saja means “reaper”. They follow the orders of King Yeomra (염라대왕) like almost diplomatic figures, as the video elaborates. Appreciate the representation!
My favourite "Death" is Terry Pratchett's. He doesn't kill people, he merely escorts them off this mortal plain to the next - whatever that may be. He's also quite human in his ways. Not exactly mythology but...comforting, in a way.
sounds like the TV series "Dead Like Me" with Mandy Patinkin who is in charge of 4 reapers who help people find rest. Might like it but then again anything Mandy does is wonderful
Same. Even as Bill Door, he was so compassionate taking the cow instead of the little girl. Esme knew exactly who he was & he knew her for who she was.
Maman Brigette is the consort of Baron Samedi in Voodoo lore. She is a powerful loa associated with death and cemeteries & the protector of women. The grave of the first woman buried in a cemetery is dedicated to Maman Brigette. She is also associated with healing & when she cannot heal a person, she acts as a benevolent escort to the other side. Like Baron Samedi, she is earthy & sensual, given to profanity & is fond of rum infused with hot peppers. She is linked to the Celtic goddess Brigid, as well as Saint Brigid of Kildare. Because of these Celtic origins, she is often depicted as having fair skin & red hair.
@joiedevivre2005 Hi she's not related to Celtic gods, this is a common misconception. Though she has lighter skin, she is black. Shes syncretized with St Brigitte but they are two different people
@@Luba.Lukasa But she is related to the Celtic goddess. St. Brigit is likely a Christian adaption of the Irish goddess Brigid. As Christianity was spread through Europe, it wasn't uncommon for local gods and myths to be adapted and Christianized. Something similar happened with African slaves brought to Haiti. Their original beliefs were Christianized and syncretized with Christianity. So, Maman Brigitte is indirectly (at least) syncretized with Brigid through St. Brigit. This is clearly reflected in the name. Literally every source I have ever read on Maman Brigitte mentions an association with Brigid. They are even similar goddess in what they're worshipped for. Unlike the Ioa in Vodou, Maman Brigitte can't be traced back to an African goddess meaning she was most likely adopted by Vodou practitioners from another religion. As for her appearance, I think her having red hair and fair skin makes sense to represent her origin. I've seen a lot of artwork depicting her this way, but I also like her design from the game SMITE.
Maman is said to have her roots in the Celtic women (men too, but the women most often prayed to Brigid and would commiserate with the other women) who worked the plantations as punishment ala penal colonies. People have a habit of forgetting that the Celtics were enslaved for nearly as long as any other group and treated just as poorly after. 'Irish Need Not Apply'
In Maori creation stories death is Hinenuitepo, the mother of humans impregnated by her relationship with the Forest Lord, Tane Mahuta. When she found out he was also her father she left him to live in the Underworld. She told him she would birth their children and send them to live with him in the Light World and send for them when she was ready for them again. In some versions she's seen as terrifying but I think that's a modern interpretation and the more right view is her as Mother Death.
Kali-Maa is a death goddess as well. She’s seen as the dark mother of time, and the destruction of ego. She’s nurturing yet devouring, protective yet destructive. She’s the inevitable course of time .
No, Kaali is a Goddess of vengeance and justice, symbolizing the destructive aspect (raudra roop) of the feminine. Yes, she causes death by violently murdering evil beings. But she is not the Goddess of Death herself. There is a difference.
@@daakudaddy5453 You have a little bit of truth in your comment, but the original posters description is closer to Kali's true nature. Maybe do some research before trying to correct people (stops you looking stupid).
Would love to see a compilation video like this for other types of gods....gods of war in each pantheon, God of love, etc. Your channel is seriously underrated! Great content, great narration, and i LOVE the artwork! Subbed!
this is perfect for me because im in the middle of writing a comic where the world cultures are mixed together so I wanted my pantheon of gods to be mixtures of different gods of the respective concepts please make more
There is a point about Persephone that I want to make. Her going to the underworld during winter was a change that was made when the myths reached the northern parts of the Greco-Roman world. In Ancient Greece, she went to the underworld during the summer. Greece has a climate similar to Southern California, summer is the hot dry time of the year when it's impossible to grow things.
I live somewhere where all four traditional seasons are experienced so, despite being a huge mythology nerd, I never thought about how location would change the myth because the one I'm familiar with makes sense to me.
I always wondered why people fear the grim reaper. I view him as a guide and friend. Could you imagine dying, going to the next realm, and not having a guide?
Mostly it's because people generally fear death, so they will come to fear that which is linked with death. This gets compounded when people only hear small bits about other cultures gods and so will fill in the gaps as it were. Look at Hades, in modern pop culture most people view him as equivalent to the Christian devil (Christianity also plays a part, because they tend to demonise that which isn't them), when really traditional Greek myth portrayed him very differently
@@pantheonmythologyI would also suggest to check more sources as Blackbog is a post Christian Slavic representation of Satan, counterpart being Whitegod, a slavic representation of Jesus. There were no actual pagans celebrating them, they are a Post-Christian cool stories. Slavs didn't have good/evil dirties. An actual God which actually rules the underworld is "Veles". Research more about "Nav" / "Nawia", "Vyraj", "Rod" and pre cursors like "Welnos"
Hindu/Vedic ideas of justice are so complex and multifaceted that Yama too was at the receiving end of justice when he botched up. The story in Mahabharata goes, that Yama punished a sage very cruelly for indiscretions committed at a young age. The sage, who took offence at the injustice, cursed Yama to be born as a human, know everything that there is to know about Justice and Order (Dharma), watch injustice and chaos around him but his hands will be tied and his wisdom and counsel will go unheard. Yama was then born on earth as Vidura.
That's the thing about Hinduism. Even Gods (Devas/Deities) are governed by Dharma and Karma. It can be viewed as an early concept of "Nobody is bigger than the law".
Food is very intimate. Sharing food or eating food of the realm bonds you to it. Persephone ate only a few pomegranate seeds, which is why she bound to Hades for the equovalent months. The winter is Demeter in mourning.
@@lesyeuxsansvisage1157 i would posit that though morally reprehensible the situation still applies as intimate which can have a positive connatation but also as familiar or close. It is the creep proximity to the victim that is disturbing .
Sounds a bit similar to the putcome of Inanna's descent into the underworld, as where after she was brought back to life by some creatures Enki created, she had to bring Ereshkigal a substitute for her soul, Irkalla was also called the land of no return in fact. At first she sent her husband Dumuzi for he didn't mourn her death, but after some time she started to mis him and made a deal with Dumuzi's sister to take his place for each half year, so they could be together for that period at least. Ereshkigal agreed to this, probably because she knew the feeling of missing your partner (Who actually got killed by Inanna over a dispute she had with Gilgamesh.) I adore ancient Mesopotamian texts...
The first thing that greatly impressed me was the **construction of the narration!** 😍 Within the first 5 mins, I spotted the connection of the order of the gods from various countries, like gods that were peaceful, or held dual roles, or were on a horse to transition to another on a horse. Incredible thought put into these verbal transitions (narration also great!), so much much respect to the script writer, give them a raise.🥰 As many others have also said, you cover almost all the continents of the world and lesser-known gods. it's a simple, educational, no-nonsense video without hyperbole and you've earned a like, subscribe and a fan who'll be singing your praises and using this video for future educational content. Look forward to seeing part 2 soon, much appreciated!
This was a great list! I'd also recommend anyone interested in looking into Marzanna/Moranna's and Vesna's history too if anyone is interested in Slavic Death Gods and their ties to nature.
I'm always fascinated by mythology and death, I'm also gonna do a master in forensics and mummification is a big part of it, i knew a few stuff about Anubis but had no idea that he makes sure the whole mummification process goes well, subscribed, thank you!
Thank you for responding to my comment on the other video (about the humor) and directing me to watch a more recent video - this was a fantastic overview, and you've got my sub.
Interesting ❤ but you never included Hecate who is not only a goddess of the moon and witchcraft but she is also the escort and companion of Persephone, she escorts the dead to the underworld as well as receives the dead and goddess of death and works along with Thanatos. Then there is Izanami no mikoto. A Japanese Earth Goddess as well as the Goddess of death and the dead. She is also a Megami-sama is the mother of the Kami-sama.
They have a god for every aspect of just about everything. They have over a dozen generations of said gods. One could spend years unraveling all of it lol.
I also want to bring up Hekate. She is not only goddess of witches but Is the one who guides Persephone to Hades and back with her torch. She also helps those who can't cross over due to being buried without a coin cross. For some reason in a bunch of modern retellings she's erased from the myths dispite her importance which is frustrating. In guessing that's christan influence being uncomfortable with someone like her existing in the stories.
Macha is pronounced Maw+kuh Sometimes the three sisters are simply considered as three aspects The Morrígan can shape shift between but are indeed just aspects of one goddess rather than three individual sisters. She's considered to have a major role in the creation of the fire festival Samhain (Sow+in), which is now Halloween. She's the goddess of War, Death, and Fate, but could also be considered as a goddess of revenge, sovereignty, and fertility. And also, The Morrígan's name is spelt with two rs and a Fada í.
Loved this video sm! I was always super interested in any creatures, legends and Gods that have to do smth w death, and this is great compilation vid. But I kind of miss Morana here, she's from Slavic mythology, goddess associated with death as well.
I want to point out few things you might've forgotten. 1. Óðinn(Odin) is not the one to choose worriors for Valhöll(Valhalla), it's his Valkyrjur(Valkyries). 2. If you mention Sleipnir, you just have to mention Óðinn's ravens, Huginn(thought) and Muninn(memory). 3. Óðinn isn't exacly preppering for future battles to come. He knows that he will die at Ragnarök, killed by Fenrisúlfr(Fenrir), he recruits Einherjar to help him take as many foes to the grave with him. 4. You also totally forgot about Freyja. Valkyrjur choose only half of the dead, the other half goes to Freya's "Fólkvangr", where the souls get a peacefull resting, unlike in Valhöll. I'm sorry for all this, I'm just a big fan of Norse belifes and languages😅 I had a lotta fun listenig to your video and learned a lot. Good work! Hope to see more and you've earned yourself a subscriber!
When we are conceived, we have three mothers. Our earthly mother. The mother of life whom Weare our with for all of our mortal days and our mother of death whom when it is our tines hugs us and welcomes us to the eternal realm.
Freyja is also a Goddess of Death, being associated as the Leader of the Valkyries, and have first pick of the slain, Odin gets her scraps and leftovers. Her chosen go to her hall, Sessremnr, which resides in Folkvangr, her realm. She's also a love goddess, but she isn't solely about love and fertility, but also death and war...
I was really hoping for a little bit in the Persephone section that explains that she predates Greek mythology, by a lot! Persephone was the original Queen of the underworld, predated only by the Mesopotamian version of her Which is far darker
Though Odin is a deathgod in Nordic mythology as well as Hel the ruler of the comon deathrealm, Freya is a deathgod as well. She as Odin desides who is welcome in Asgaard from the fallen in battle AND she has first Pick. Where Odin’s deathrealm is Walhalla, Freya’s is Folkvang.
I was about to point this all out, but decided to take a look at what other people had written first when I noticed that you had already brought this up about Freya and her realm Folkvangr! It’s sad that a good video like this would miss something so obvious!🗡️🐈🐈⬛🛡️
Thank you for this. As a lover of mythology it was entertaining and educational, and as a prospective storyteller of some sort hopefully, it was useful. I had been reflecting on the god of death in my setting recently, so it was interesting to see that he's closer to most mythological death gods than most modern storytelling death gods.
Tuonela is actually two different areas. The cold and freezeng chambers where heros sleep and wait for the day when they are needed again. And the realm where the dead continue their lives as the perfect possible ones like conquring the illness that took you to Tuonela. Tuoni is also the first depiction of the Grim Reaper. He also has a wolf called Hukka who guards the gayes of Tuonela and devours the wicked souls.
One thing I am seeing is that there is an understood universal order and some form of universal understanding of good and evil, and that justice shall always come for the wicked
Apparently our souls are not meant to live for an indefinite amount of time in a physical body and conscious reality. So they need to rest at some point by sleep or death...
For Aron, from the astrology classes I've taken his pack of white red hounds would signify the Sun Dogs. Although rarely seen, they are a sight to behold and mostly seen in winter.
In Russian mythology, there is Baba Yaga. This is usually a very old woman who lives apart from people. It was originally a connection between the living and the dead. She has one leg made of bone. That is, she has one foot in the world of the dead, the other in the world of the living. Before Christianity, Baba Yaga was a neutral or kind fairy tale character who provided advice or help to the characters, before that he fed, watered and steamed in the bath, then let her sleep, after Baba Yaga asked questions and if she found worthy goals, she helped. After Christianity, she turned into an ordinary "evil hag." But for the most part, she's a force of nature character.
I appreciate how the different gods are listed so u can watch the clips u want and don't have to watch the whole thing if ur not interested in certain ones ..first time I've seen this offered ..very nice and selfless...I know norse mythology is long and completed and could take a whole video it self .but the hel u talked about is the final version of their concept of the afterlife.. I say final as in the closest to their conversion to catholism.. befor odin thor an vallhala.. there was tir and freyr and hel . there was no hall of the great warrior dead ..everyone went to hel and then was reincarnated ..
Fun fact. Helheim is not the name of the realm. This is because the realm itself can not have a home. However, the goddes who came to rule it and call it home is coincidentally named Hel. Therefore, it would be called Hel's home, or Helheim.
A bit surprised you didn't include Hecate. While not directly a goddess of death, she guides the souls of the dead through the Long Night of death into their afterlife
The doc religulous (with bill Maher, not really a big fan but I appreciate this documentary) points out several gods that share that kind of list of attributes; born of a virgin, carpenter, raised by man, child of God, etc
I love how there are seeds of similarities in all of these death gods. Spanning across time and lands. Like underneath the individual traditions and manifestations, there’s is an underlying truth in all of it.
I'm little sad that you didn't include the Slavic gods of death. The most prominent to this day is Morena (in other countries can be called slightly different), the goddess of winter and death. Every year there is an event "Burning of the Morena" when people make figurine of her (that looks like scarecrow in folk woman clothes), then they light her up and while she is burning, they throw her in the river. The whole ritual is symbol of the end of the winter. There is also her son, Vij that is the god of the death and he is the guide for the souls to the afterlife.
It's so interesting to see so many different gods with such varied personalities/depictions of death, and ones from much lesser known gods. It's also cool to see the god that I get my middle name from :D
Josun Saja probably reflected bureaucry of Chosun dynasty. I heard they had concept of vacation as well. I guess those spirits also needs some times to take rest and mind their business.
Kinda a shame the only Slavic touched on was Chernobog. My favorite is those myths was always Marzanna, goddess of death, winter, and decay. She had so much love for humans that she became a sort of promethean figure, and was punished for her actions by being associated with the worst parts of our lives, and shaparding the souls so as they don't get restless. On top of that, she's cursed to appear to you as you see Death, so those afraid of her see her as a rotten corpse. Only those accepting of the end see her in her true, loving form
In Aztec myth they also have Xolotl the Guide of the Dead, a Small Hairless blind Dog who is considered deformed and partly skeletal but his role is to protect the dead as they travel through Mictlan and guide them on safe paths. He is also the twin brother of Quetzalcoatl the Creator of humanity who gave his own blood to bring Humans to life so the two have a sort of Duality Relationship representing the Beginning and End.
I usually credit the artwork but for whatever reason, forgot to on a few recent videos. I do plan on going back and adding them over the coming days. In the meantime, if you give me a time stamp, I can try and dig out the original source for you.
I started eating apples when they talked about Shinigami because I was certain I'd be handed a Death Note and have a little chat with Ryuk from Death Note. Thought maybe he'd want some 🤣
I keep seeing these same style images throughout the video and im curious to know who the artist is or where you found them? Theyre like drawings with watercolor painting and they're so cool. They appear to be featured in most of the segments. For example, at 30:34. Thanks!
New veiwer. I don't like the pronouncing of certain words but very informative and I live the art so I'm definitely following. I'll definitely take some time to watch older videos and I look forward to new ones. I'm subscribing now.
Something I have to say because it makes me laugh everytime. The Grimm Reaper has a name in dutch that directly translates to: "Skinny Hein" Skinny because he's just bones under cloak 😂
that's hilarious, but well it's very fitting xD I also kinda love how the typical German word for the Grimm Reaper kinda sounds like a superhero name: "Scythe Man"⭐ ... or we are just similarly on the nose with him
@mousethehuman7179 ah yes I am familiar with "Zeissenman" 🤣. How do we manage to name something so terrefying as death itself with names that don't fit it lol
Giltinė, like you said used to be depicted as a nurturing, young and kind type of death god, but I can't remember where I read that she became this bitter angry version after in a myth she was trapped in a coffin for seven years.
Do take this with a grain of salt, this is an excellent outline of classic folklore and myth, but not wholly accurate with everything (I mean how could it be!?) great video!!
Hades is the name of the realm of the dead (the underground world, as they say). The god's name is Pluton. I don't know why this is mixed up so widely 🤷🏼♂️ There is two more ancient greek mythology death figures: Hermes, one of the 12 gods of Olympus, the messenger. He guided the dead to Hades (he is depicted on the amphora with Thanatos). The second is Charos. He was not really a god. He was a skeleton with a black cloak and he was the one who took the dead to the entrance of Hades on his boat. The dead should pay him with a coin. That's why people used to put coins in the graves. Nice video 👍🏻
Veles, is more tightly associated with death while Turnabog, which is the other name for Chernobog, despite him being mentioned to rule the underworld he is more general god of misfortune and night which can often lead to death he is not directly called god of death and he and his antipode Belobog and both of them are not even considered true deities by many scholars but general names for bad or good fortune or faith. I think this video deserves to be turned into series, many other gods such as King Yan, Cizin, Erlik, Batara Kala, Supay and since you included Persephone as well you can add nature death and rebirth deities such as Morana and Izanami. Also there shoud be video on taxes gods
Will definitely be doing at least another video on death gods as there's many more I'd like to cover and loads that people would like me according to the comments!
How about Ereshkigal from Mesopotamian myth? And her husband, Nergal. Both are also associated with the underworld (Kur in Mesopotamia) and death respectively.
Finally someone who doesn't depict Thanatos with a scythe but him actually using his iconic sword. But Thanatos wasn't the only one who guides souls to the Underworld, Hermes does that job too. Also uhm... Hades isn't really the god of death, he's the god of the "dead", well they're the same, but he is known as being as the god of the dead, Thanatos is the more true god and personification/embodiment of death. Hades always known as the bad guy in movies, society in general, but in the myth he was neutral neither good or bad. The only thing Hades done bad was kidnapping his niece Persephone, which he later marries, she would then grow care for him, then so she becomes the queen of the Underworld, and the other bad thing he did was, cheating Persephone with a nymph named Minthe, which Persephone would turn Minthe into a mint flower despite her name. And thank you for putting out Hades uses a bident. Helheim is the realm of the dead, but I never heard any story of it being cold. The realm of cold would be Niflheim. And was not expecting Odin to be god of death, I know the Aesir are associated with war but gee.
If it's not too much effort, could you provide subtitles for your videos? I would like to search more about the gods you mentioned but can't seem to find one source for the lesser known gods. Perhaps it is the spelling idk
so slavic have goddes of death Mara with long centuries of traditional thats even survive during Christianity, but we talk about charnobog thats appear literally in 90s as neo-poganism rises well well well
1:02 Anubis.
2:34 Osirus.
4:06 Thanatos.
5:29 Hades.
6:40 Persephone.
8:03 Hel.
9:37 Odin.
10:57 Yuma.
12:33 Miclantiotu.
14:00 Mictaquadula.
15:11 Shunogomi.
16:36 Baron Somdee.
17:46 Pluto.
18:37 Moragon.
19:49 Arono.
20:59 Arishcagul.
22:17 Nargul.
23:19 Turnabog.
24:23 Apuch.
25:46 Ecu.
26:55 Supia.
27:59 Torna.
29:24 Zedopa.
30:11 Giltana.
31:11 Josonsoja.
31:58 Agumondu.
Nice! 🙏🏼
and where is Weles/"Santaclaus"???
Baron Somdee is Baron Samedi, it’s Creole French, meaning Baron Saturday
@@DarkRaven4561 Baron Satanas or Baron Satan's day?
Re-spelling these here for ease of search:
Anubis, Osiris (Egyptian Myth)
Thanatos, Hades, Persephone (Greek Myth)
Hel, Odin (Norse Myth)
Yama (Hindu Myth)
Mictlantechutli, Mictecacíhuatl (Aztec Myth)
Shinigami (Japanese Myth)
Baron Samedi (Haitian Voodoo)
Pluto (Roman Myth)
Morrígan (Irish Myth)
Arawn (Welsh Myth)
Ereshkigal (Akkadian Myth)
Nergal (Mesopotamian Myth)
Chernobog (Slavic Myth)
Ah Puch (Mayan Myth)
Iku (Yoruba Myth)
Supay (Inca Myth)
Tuoni (Finnish Myth)
Sidapa (Visayan Myth)
Giltine (Lithuanian Myth)
Jeoseung Saja (Korean Myth)
Angra Mainyu or Ahriman (Zoroastrian Myth)
I find it comforting that most if not all figures of death or afterlife in mythology are considered kind and patient, not cruel and violent. It really changed my perspective on death to something that is natural and will come when it is the right time.
I think this was done on purpose by the people of these cultures. They didn't know what happens when they die so they imagined something that was comforting instead of scary.
@@Andrewtr6 Anubis hasn't been shown much sympathy in popular culture.
As with life, death is part of the natural cycle. Death always receives its due, if not always at the intended time or manner.
Anubis is my favourite. He is so beautiful
@@luluana5576 Anubis is so misunderstood. He's similar to St. Peter in Christianity. I also have new respect for Baron Samedi of Haitian Voodoo.
I love that the Aztec god of death considers women who died in childbirth were worthy of warrior status.
This.
Giving birth is a matter of life or death and needs to be respected as such.
The Aztecs were a war tribe so loosing both the mother and the child meant that two warriors were lost
Fun fact, women were spies/assassins and were most often given the ok to have sex with other people unlike the men who had to bring back at least 25 live captives to be able to have sex with a woman. They also placed a high value on little people. Claiming they came from the clouds/gods.
That's comforting to know that they valued sacrifice she sustains while pregnant and the risks during the delivery process are seen as that of a warrior putting his life on the line for the Aztec tribe.
@@Marskiliuseven more so before modern practices with medication and sterile environments.
Love the fact you've covered some lesser known gods of death
True!
Love the fact you covered some lesser known balls
People tend to think of death as a fearful experience. These death gods are compassionate and embrace the soul as it transitions into the afterlife. I find than especially comforting. Similar to the belief that we are met by a loved one when we die. This was an interesting video. Thank you. ❤
I love this and I absolutely agree with you. I also feel that death should not be feared, it's the compassionate release of something that cannot be changed. ❤
It is the fear of the unknown which leads men(general term) to fear death. And I don't think it's just the unknown of the afterlife, but the mystery of how one will die.
I believe that a lot of the fear is caused by the prospect of suffering. Most people fear dying in their sleep less than dying a painful traumatic death. Combined with the inability to prepare for a life ending moment, it’s not surprising that people fear this transition. We have no absolute certainty of what happens when we die. Religious beliefs color the expectations of the individual. But, there always seems to be some unfinished business that we stress about leaving undone. I’m fortunate to believe in reincarnation and the opportunity to refine my soul to be closer to what I perceive as God. ❤️
@@BrendaPenepent I 100% agree with you and I believe the same thing ❤️
Comfort to the dying and their concerned relatives
Religions and myths serve important functions to people that's why it's so important and powerful to us mortals
Regardless of opinions on religion and myths i believe we evolved to need it to propagate and thrive, it is programmed in our cells to believe in a higher power
Korean here. Josun Sajar’s closest romanization is Jeoseung Saja (저승 사자). Jeoseung literally means “after-life” and saja means “reaper”. They follow the orders of King Yeomra (염라대왕) like almost diplomatic figures, as the video elaborates. Appreciate the representation!
My favourite "Death" is Terry Pratchett's. He doesn't kill people, he merely escorts them off this mortal plain to the next - whatever that may be. He's also quite human in his ways. Not exactly mythology but...comforting, in a way.
sounds like the TV series "Dead Like Me" with Mandy Patinkin who is in charge of 4 reapers who help people find rest. Might like it but then again anything Mandy does is wonderful
Same. Even as Bill Door, he was so compassionate taking the cow instead of the little girl. Esme knew exactly who he was & he knew her for who she was.
Neat
Also he is a small comedic bad ass sometimes and I love it
Mort ?
Maman Brigette is the consort of Baron Samedi in Voodoo lore. She is a powerful loa associated with death and cemeteries & the protector of women. The grave of the first woman buried in a cemetery is dedicated to Maman Brigette. She is also associated with healing & when she cannot heal a person, she acts as a benevolent escort to the other side. Like Baron Samedi, she is earthy & sensual, given to profanity & is fond of rum infused with hot peppers. She is linked to the Celtic goddess Brigid, as well as Saint Brigid of Kildare. Because of these Celtic origins, she is often depicted as having fair skin & red hair.
@joiedevivre2005 Hi she's not related to Celtic gods, this is a common misconception. Though she has lighter skin, she is black. Shes syncretized with St Brigitte but they are two different people
Whoa! The fact that they dedicated the first woman to be buried there is really cool. God, I love cultures.
She sounds awesome 😎👑
@@Luba.Lukasa But she is related to the Celtic goddess. St. Brigit is likely a Christian adaption of the Irish goddess Brigid. As Christianity was spread through Europe, it wasn't uncommon for local gods and myths to be adapted and Christianized. Something similar happened with African slaves brought to Haiti. Their original beliefs were Christianized and syncretized with Christianity. So, Maman Brigitte is indirectly (at least) syncretized with Brigid through St. Brigit. This is clearly reflected in the name. Literally every source I have ever read on Maman Brigitte mentions an association with Brigid. They are even similar goddess in what they're worshipped for. Unlike the Ioa in Vodou, Maman Brigitte can't be traced back to an African goddess meaning she was most likely adopted by Vodou practitioners from another religion.
As for her appearance, I think her having red hair and fair skin makes sense to represent her origin. I've seen a lot of artwork depicting her this way, but I also like her design from the game SMITE.
Maman is said to have her roots in the Celtic women (men too, but the women most often prayed to Brigid and would commiserate with the other women) who worked the plantations as punishment ala penal colonies. People have a habit of forgetting that the Celtics were enslaved for nearly as long as any other group and treated just as poorly after. 'Irish Need Not Apply'
In Maori creation stories death is Hinenuitepo, the mother of humans impregnated by her relationship with the Forest Lord, Tane Mahuta. When she found out he was also her father she left him to live in the Underworld. She told him she would birth their children and send them to live with him in the Light World and send for them when she was ready for them again. In some versions she's seen as terrifying but I think that's a modern interpretation and the more right view is her as Mother Death.
can you please explain the relationship between the underworld and the light world
Kali-Maa is a death goddess as well. She’s seen as the dark mother of time, and the destruction of ego. She’s nurturing yet devouring, protective yet destructive. She’s the inevitable course of time .
No, Kaali is a Goddess of vengeance and justice, symbolizing the destructive aspect (raudra roop) of the feminine. Yes, she causes death by violently murdering evil beings. But she is not the Goddess of Death herself. There is a difference.
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@@daakudaddy5453 You have a little bit of truth in your comment, but the original posters description is closer to Kali's true nature. Maybe do some research before trying to correct people (stops you looking stupid).
Brother, Kalimaa is the lady form of Angry Shiva. She is not the Goddess of death. Lord Yama is the God of Death and also King of Hell.
Would love to see a compilation video like this for other types of gods....gods of war in each pantheon, God of love, etc.
Your channel is seriously underrated! Great content, great narration, and i LOVE the artwork! Subbed!
Already on the case. Thank you!
this is perfect for me because im in the middle of writing a comic where the world cultures are mixed together so I wanted my pantheon of gods to be mixtures of different gods of the respective concepts
please make more
Hey man, would really love to read your comic
@@seancloete1083 so would I haha still in the initial drafts of the script
For your consideration and to help with terminology, another word for a god or being of death and or the afterlife is called a Psychopomp.
I would like to read this comic of yours
Cool!🆒❤️
There is a point about Persephone that I want to make. Her going to the underworld during winter was a change that was made when the myths reached the northern parts of the Greco-Roman world. In Ancient Greece, she went to the underworld during the summer. Greece has a climate similar to Southern California, summer is the hot dry time of the year when it's impossible to grow things.
I live somewhere where all four traditional seasons are experienced so, despite being a huge mythology nerd, I never thought about how location would change the myth because the one I'm familiar with makes sense to me.
I always wondered why people fear the grim reaper. I view him as a guide and friend. Could you imagine dying, going to the next realm, and not having a guide?
Mostly it's because people generally fear death, so they will come to fear that which is linked with death. This gets compounded when people only hear small bits about other cultures gods and so will fill in the gaps as it were. Look at Hades, in modern pop culture most people view him as equivalent to the Christian devil (Christianity also plays a part, because they tend to demonise that which isn't them), when really traditional Greek myth portrayed him very differently
According to a certain cult, one should not fear the Reaper…
@@watzeroorda5601good one 😁
I’m not sure what will happen after I die, it given my living record it’s a safe bet I’d somehow muck it up without a guide.
@@watzeroorda5601that was funny! Good stuff 😊
While sad you didn't mention Marzanna, since she's one of my favourites, I'm quite impressed with the devines you did include. Brava and well done.
Plan on doing a part 2 as there's no many I'd still like to cover
@@pantheonmythologyI would also suggest to check more sources as Blackbog is a post Christian Slavic representation of Satan, counterpart being Whitegod, a slavic representation of Jesus. There were no actual pagans celebrating them, they are a Post-Christian cool stories. Slavs didn't have good/evil dirties. An actual God which actually rules the underworld is "Veles". Research more about "Nav" / "Nawia", "Vyraj", "Rod" and pre cursors like "Welnos"
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Hindu/Vedic ideas of justice are so complex and multifaceted that Yama too was at the receiving end of justice when he botched up. The story in Mahabharata goes, that Yama punished a sage very cruelly for indiscretions committed at a young age. The sage, who took offence at the injustice, cursed Yama to be born as a human, know everything that there is to know about Justice and Order (Dharma), watch injustice and chaos around him but his hands will be tied and his wisdom and counsel will go unheard. Yama was then born on earth as Vidura.
Oh ! And he was seen in Lord Buddha's time during his abhinishkramana period too right?
That's the thing about Hinduism. Even Gods (Devas/Deities) are governed by Dharma and Karma. It can be viewed as an early concept of "Nobody is bigger than the law".
Thank you so much for covering my Slavic God of Death ♥Many creators of mythology never even bother, it means a lot ^^
Food is very intimate. Sharing food or eating food of the realm bonds you to it. Persephone ate only a few pomegranate seeds, which is why she bound to Hades for the equovalent months. The winter is Demeter in mourning.
@@lesyeuxsansvisage1157 i would posit that though morally reprehensible the situation still applies as intimate which can have a positive connatation but also as familiar or close. It is the creep proximity to the victim that is disturbing .
Sounds a bit similar to the putcome of Inanna's descent into the underworld, as where after she was brought back to life by some creatures Enki created, she had to bring Ereshkigal a substitute for her soul, Irkalla was also called the land of no return in fact.
At first she sent her husband Dumuzi for he didn't mourn her death, but after some time she started to mis him and made a deal with Dumuzi's sister to take his place for each half year, so they could be together for that period at least. Ereshkigal agreed to this, probably because she knew the feeling of missing your partner (Who actually got killed by Inanna over a dispute she had with Gilgamesh.)
I adore ancient Mesopotamian texts...
The first thing that greatly impressed me was the **construction of the narration!** 😍
Within the first 5 mins, I spotted the connection of the order of the gods from various countries, like gods that were peaceful, or held dual roles, or were on a horse to transition to another on a horse.
Incredible thought put into these verbal transitions (narration also great!), so much much respect to the script writer, give them a raise.🥰
As many others have also said, you cover almost all the continents of the world and lesser-known gods.
it's a simple, educational, no-nonsense video without hyperbole and you've earned a like, subscribe and a fan who'll be singing your praises and using this video for future educational content.
Look forward to seeing part 2 soon, much appreciated!
Thank you! Part 2 is up on the channel already if you wanted to check it out
I love channels like yours that give life to the old gods, I’m sure they appreciate it 😊
Yo your channel is underrated. Also love the accent. Subbed.
Appreciate it!
This was a great list!
I'd also recommend anyone interested in looking into Marzanna/Moranna's and Vesna's history too if anyone is interested in Slavic Death Gods and their ties to nature.
Covered those guys in the follow up video!
I'm always fascinated by mythology and death, I'm also gonna do a master in forensics and mummification is a big part of it, i knew a few stuff about Anubis but had no idea that he makes sure the whole mummification process goes well, subscribed, thank you!
Love that you covered the REALLY lesser known Death Gods ! Subscribed!
Thank you for responding to my comment on the other video (about the humor) and directing me to watch a more recent video - this was a fantastic overview, and you've got my sub.
Interesting ❤ but you never included Hecate who is not only a goddess of the moon and witchcraft but she is also the escort and companion of Persephone, she escorts the dead to the underworld as well as receives the dead and goddess of death and works along with Thanatos. Then there is Izanami no mikoto. A Japanese Earth Goddess as well as the Goddess of death and the dead. She is also a Megami-sama is the mother of the Kami-sama.
Might have to do a part 2 to cover more that I missed!
While that’s true it’s hard to fit every single divine being into one.
Hermes is also a guide of the dead
They have a god for every aspect of just about everything. They have over a dozen generations of said gods. One could spend years unraveling all of it lol.
Part 2 please! This is amazing content❤ WELL DONE!!
Already working on it!
I also want to bring up Hekate. She is not only goddess of witches but Is the one who guides Persephone to Hades and back with her torch. She also helps those who can't cross over due to being buried without a coin cross. For some reason in a bunch of modern retellings she's erased from the myths dispite her importance which is frustrating. In guessing that's christan influence being uncomfortable with someone like her existing in the stories.
Covered in part 2
Macha is pronounced Maw+kuh
Sometimes the three sisters are simply considered as three aspects The Morrígan can shape shift between but are indeed just aspects of one goddess rather than three individual sisters.
She's considered to have a major role in the creation of the fire festival Samhain (Sow+in), which is now Halloween.
She's the goddess of War, Death, and Fate, but could also be considered as a goddess of revenge, sovereignty, and fertility.
And also, The Morrígan's name is spelt with two rs and a Fada í.
Mawk tuah
Thank u for doing this. Very informative and on time ❤
The norse section changed how i look at God of War lol Atreus cruchin' on Angrboda makes SOOO much more sense now!
It’s interesting how some cultures death deities are respected and almost revered; while others treat them like they’re evil.
Loved this video sm! I was always super interested in any creatures, legends and Gods that have to do smth w death, and this is great compilation vid. But I kind of miss Morana here, she's from Slavic mythology, goddess associated with death as well.
@@purpleprince8413 she's in part 2. Had to make another to cover those I missed!
@@pantheonmythology Omg perfect! On my way to watch it haha
I want to point out few things you might've forgotten.
1. Óðinn(Odin) is not the one to choose worriors for Valhöll(Valhalla), it's his Valkyrjur(Valkyries).
2. If you mention Sleipnir, you just have to mention Óðinn's ravens, Huginn(thought) and Muninn(memory).
3. Óðinn isn't exacly preppering for future battles to come. He knows that he will die at Ragnarök, killed by Fenrisúlfr(Fenrir), he recruits Einherjar to help him take as many foes to the grave with him.
4. You also totally forgot about Freyja. Valkyrjur choose only half of the dead, the other half goes to Freya's "Fólkvangr", where the souls get a peacefull resting, unlike in Valhöll.
I'm sorry for all this, I'm just a big fan of Norse belifes and languages😅
I had a lotta fun listenig to your video and learned a lot. Good work! Hope to see more and you've earned yourself a subscriber!
Love this, in the norse you missed freya, who chooses first her warriors in a hall she oversees, then Odin does for his.
Plan on doing a part 2 as there are plenty that weren't covered!
@@pantheonmythology yay!
When we are conceived, we have three mothers. Our earthly mother. The mother of life whom Weare our with for all of our mortal days and our mother of death whom when it is our tines hugs us and welcomes us to the eternal realm.
Freyja is also a Goddess of Death, being associated as the Leader of the Valkyries, and have first pick of the slain, Odin gets her scraps and leftovers. Her chosen go to her hall, Sessremnr, which resides in Folkvangr, her realm. She's also a love goddess, but she isn't solely about love and fertility, but also death and war...
Covered in part 2
I was really hoping for a little bit in the Persephone section that explains that she predates Greek mythology, by a lot! Persephone was the original Queen of the underworld, predated only by the Mesopotamian version of her Which is far darker
Honestly, i only clicked to see if the entity i saw when i had a NDE was in here. It is, I'm suprised. But I'm also now subscribed. Great video!
Can I ask what you saw?
I'm sorry that happened to you, but you can't drop a tidbit like that and not spill the beans. Could you please share your story?
So this was a clickbait a clickbait after all. 😂
The artwork is stunning and so beautifully done
It's the first TH-cam video where the yama was defined right the role of yam and process of death is hits the mark ❤
Though Odin is a deathgod in Nordic mythology as well as Hel the ruler of the comon deathrealm, Freya is a deathgod as well. She as Odin desides who is welcome in Asgaard from the fallen in battle AND she has first Pick. Where Odin’s deathrealm is Walhalla, Freya’s is Folkvang.
I was about to point this all out, but decided to take a look at what other people had written first when I noticed that you had already brought this up about Freya and her realm Folkvangr! It’s sad that a good video like this would miss something so obvious!🗡️🐈🐈⬛🛡️
Yeah i was shocked when he included Odin but he explained how it was but failed to mention Freya for the same thing but for the female warriors.
Agreed!
Gotta have the Vanir with the Aesir
I thiught the valkary delivered the fallen to Valhalla. @ronhites4629
Thank you for this. As a lover of mythology it was entertaining and educational, and as a prospective storyteller of some sort hopefully, it was useful. I had been reflecting on the god of death in my setting recently, so it was interesting to see that he's closer to most mythological death gods than most modern storytelling death gods.
Tuonela is actually two different areas. The cold and freezeng chambers where heros sleep and wait for the day when they are needed again. And the realm where the dead continue their lives as the perfect possible ones like conquring the illness that took you to Tuonela. Tuoni is also the first depiction of the Grim Reaper. He also has a wolf called Hukka who guards the gayes of Tuonela and devours the wicked souls.
One thing I am seeing is that there is an understood universal order and some form of universal understanding of good and evil, and that justice shall always come for the wicked
Apparently our souls are not meant to live for an indefinite amount of time in a physical body and conscious reality. So they need to rest at some point by sleep or death...
Nice to hear Welsh mythology.
Cymru Am Byth! ♡🏴♡
For Aron, from the astrology classes I've taken his pack of white red hounds would signify the Sun Dogs. Although rarely seen, they are a sight to behold and mostly seen in winter.
"Taxes and Death"
i cracked so hard
In Russian mythology, there is Baba Yaga. This is usually a very old woman who lives apart from people. It was originally a connection between the living and the dead. She has one leg made of bone. That is, she has one foot in the world of the dead, the other in the world of the living.
Before Christianity, Baba Yaga was a neutral or kind fairy tale character who provided advice or help to the characters, before that he fed, watered and steamed in the bath, then let her sleep, after Baba Yaga asked questions and if she found worthy goals, she helped. After Christianity, she turned into an ordinary "evil hag." But for the most part, she's a force of nature character.
I appreciate how the different gods are listed so u can watch the clips u want and don't have to watch the whole thing if ur not interested in certain ones ..first time I've seen this offered ..very nice and selfless...I know norse mythology is long and completed and could take a whole video it self .but the hel u talked about is the final version of their concept of the afterlife.. I say final as in the closest to their conversion to catholism.. befor odin thor an vallhala.. there was tir and freyr and hel . there was no hall of the great warrior dead ..everyone went to hel and then was reincarnated ..
Fun fact. Helheim is not the name of the realm. This is because the realm itself can not have a home. However, the goddes who came to rule it and call it home is coincidentally named Hel. Therefore, it would be called Hel's home, or Helheim.
I just completed a course to become an end of life doula for companion animals, and I appreciate this video so much!
So gotta point out you missed Freya who also takes souls of the afterlife, picking who she deemed worthy to go to Fólkvangr.
@@jish55 did a follow up and covered her in that video 🙂
A bit surprised you didn't include Hecate. While not directly a goddess of death, she guides the souls of the dead through the Long Night of death into their afterlife
Working on part 2 currently to include those missed in this one!
That Osiris story sounds mighty familiar.
The doc religulous (with bill Maher, not really a big fan but I appreciate this documentary) points out several gods that share that kind of list of attributes; born of a virgin, carpenter, raised by man, child of God, etc
The Romans stole and then the Christians stole.
Thank you so much this was so helpful to me!
Hinē nui tē pō is the Maori Goddess of death, Night and stars.
I love how there are seeds of similarities in all of these death gods. Spanning across time and lands. Like underneath the individual traditions and manifestations, there’s is an underlying truth in all of it.
Can’t wait for the video about taxes
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This is really good, look forward to seeing your channel grow, cheers mate
Clicked on this to help me sleep, and then i saw your list of past videos and I'm going to sleep so well for long time ❤
Absolutely fascinating.
I used this video for my music brand and it helped start up a few song ideas so thank you for this info my guy
I'm little sad that you didn't include the Slavic gods of death. The most prominent to this day is Morena (in other countries can be called slightly different), the goddess of winter and death. Every year there is an event "Burning of the Morena" when people make figurine of her (that looks like scarecrow in folk woman clothes), then they light her up and while she is burning, they throw her in the river. The whole ritual is symbol of the end of the winter. There is also her son, Vij that is the god of the death and he is the guide for the souls to the afterlife.
Working on a part 2 to cover those missed in this video 😊
I'm happy seeing Cymru come up the only thing that threw me was the pronunciation of Arawn and Annwn
It's so interesting to see so many different gods with such varied personalities/depictions of death, and ones from much lesser known gods. It's also cool to see the god that I get my middle name from :D
Which God is that can I ask?
@@pantheonmythology Arawn, the Welsh god of the Otherworld. Tied with the seasons.
Im obsessed with ancient religions and mythology obsessed and new subscriber
Death should never be feared. It's just a little rest at the end of a life. Enjoy it and recharge your batteries for the next step in the journey.
So when is the video on the gods of taxes?
I imagine it’s the same as this one.
American Gods did a really great job of depicting a lot of death gods in fun but interesting ways. Baron, Anubis, Chernabog.
So much Pratchett here! I love it! And Neil Gaiman. If you ever get the chance to see NG speak, go! Worth it!
Josun Saja probably reflected bureaucry of Chosun dynasty. I heard they had concept of vacation as well. I guess those spirits also needs some times to take rest and mind their business.
Kinda a shame the only Slavic touched on was Chernobog. My favorite is those myths was always Marzanna, goddess of death, winter, and decay. She had so much love for humans that she became a sort of promethean figure, and was punished for her actions by being associated with the worst parts of our lives, and shaparding the souls so as they don't get restless. On top of that, she's cursed to appear to you as you see Death, so those afraid of her see her as a rotten corpse. Only those accepting of the end see her in her true, loving form
@@Aceflyer17 she's in part 2 😊
@pantheonmythology oh shit I didn't even realize there was more!
In Aztec myth they also have Xolotl the Guide of the Dead, a Small Hairless blind Dog who is considered deformed and partly skeletal but his role is to protect the dead as they travel through Mictlan and guide them on safe paths. He is also the twin brother of Quetzalcoatl the Creator of humanity who gave his own blood to bring Humans to life so the two have a sort of Duality Relationship representing the Beginning and End.
Well done research and stunning and beautiful illustrations. I mean gorgeous works. Who is the artist? can they be bought??
I usually credit the artwork but for whatever reason, forgot to on a few recent videos. I do plan on going back and adding them over the coming days. In the meantime, if you give me a time stamp, I can try and dig out the original source for you.
I started eating apples when they talked about Shinigami because I was certain I'd be handed a Death Note and have a little chat with Ryuk from Death Note. Thought maybe he'd want some 🤣
I keep seeing these same style images throughout the video and im curious to know who the artist is or where you found them? Theyre like drawings with watercolor painting and they're so cool. They appear to be featured in most of the segments. For example, at 30:34. Thanks!
Much needed video, I'm writing a story where I'm incorporating a god of death so I need all the inspi I can get!
Thank you 🙏 for sharing
New veiwer. I don't like the pronouncing of certain words but very informative and I live the art so I'm definitely following. I'll definitely take some time to watch older videos and I look forward to new ones. I'm subscribing now.
Part two should include Santa Muerte!
Something I have to say because it makes me laugh everytime.
The Grimm Reaper has a name in dutch that directly translates to: "Skinny Hein"
Skinny because he's just bones under cloak 😂
that's hilarious, but well it's very fitting xD
I also kinda love how the typical German word for the Grimm Reaper kinda sounds like a superhero name: "Scythe Man"⭐
... or we are just similarly on the nose with him
@mousethehuman7179 ah yes I am familiar with "Zeissenman"
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How do we manage to name something so terrefying as death itself with names that don't fit it lol
I missed Chiron the ferryman of the dead in the Greek mythology.....😮
Baron and voodoo culture in general I find very intriguing and a wonderful culture. I hope to visit New Orleans and experience the culture for myself.
I'm surprised you brought up Sleipnir without mentioning he is Hel's half-brother!
Giltinė, like you said used to be depicted as a nurturing, young and kind type of death god, but I can't remember where I read that she became this bitter angry version after in a myth she was trapped in a coffin for seven years.
Thanks
Do take this with a grain of salt, this is an excellent outline of classic folklore and myth, but not wholly accurate with everything (I mean how could it be!?) great video!!
God of Tax, next?
Can you do a video on the Gods of Taxes next
Hades is the name of the realm of the dead (the underground world, as they say). The god's name is Pluton. I don't know why this is mixed up so widely 🤷🏼♂️
There is two more ancient greek mythology death figures: Hermes, one of the 12 gods of Olympus, the messenger. He guided the dead to Hades (he is depicted on the amphora with Thanatos).
The second is Charos. He was not really a god. He was a skeleton with a black cloak and he was the one who took the dead to the entrance of Hades on his boat. The dead should pay him with a coin. That's why people used to put coins in the graves.
Nice video 👍🏻
The well placed smilies have me losing it lol
Persephone originally was just a nymph but the idea of her being the goddess of spring later came to be because of her association with it
Veles, is more tightly associated with death while Turnabog, which is the other name for Chernobog, despite him being mentioned to rule the underworld he is more general god of misfortune and night which can often lead to death he is not directly called god of death and he and his antipode Belobog and both of them are not even considered true deities by many scholars but general names for bad or good fortune or faith. I think this video deserves to be turned into series, many other gods such as King Yan, Cizin, Erlik, Batara Kala, Supay and since you included Persephone as well you can add nature death and rebirth deities such as Morana and Izanami. Also there shoud be video on taxes gods
Will definitely be doing at least another video on death gods as there's many more I'd like to cover and loads that people would like me according to the comments!
@@pantheonmythology Yes, we need a video on the lesser known death gods such as Veles, Izanami and Tuoni, the Finnish god of death.
How about Ereshkigal from Mesopotamian myth? And her husband, Nergal. Both are also associated with the underworld (Kur in Mesopotamia) and death respectively.
Not having the oldest gods of death and the underworld on this list is crazy
Finally someone who doesn't depict Thanatos with a scythe but him actually using his iconic sword. But Thanatos wasn't the only one who guides souls to the Underworld, Hermes does that job too. Also uhm... Hades isn't really the god of death, he's the god of the "dead", well they're the same, but he is known as being as the god of the dead, Thanatos is the more true god and personification/embodiment of death. Hades always known as the bad guy in movies, society in general, but in the myth he was neutral neither good or bad. The only thing Hades done bad was kidnapping his niece Persephone, which he later marries, she would then grow care for him, then so she becomes the queen of the Underworld, and the other bad thing he did was, cheating Persephone with a nymph named Minthe, which Persephone would turn Minthe into a mint flower despite her name. And thank you for putting out Hades uses a bident. Helheim is the realm of the dead, but I never heard any story of it being cold. The realm of cold would be Niflheim. And was not expecting Odin to be god of death, I know the Aesir are associated with war but gee.
If it's not too much effort, could you provide subtitles for your videos? I would like to search more about the gods you mentioned but can't seem to find one source for the lesser known gods. Perhaps it is the spelling idk
I've just updated the subtitles with the original script for you so the auto generated captions should be replaced in a few hours!
@@pantheonmythology thank you very much!!
My favorite is Norm Mcdonald
so slavic have goddes of death Mara with long centuries of traditional thats even survive during Christianity, but we talk about charnobog thats appear literally in 90s as neo-poganism rises
well well well
Working on a part 2 as I know I've missed lots out including Mara/Morena
I really enjoyed the video. I only wished you looked up the pronunciation of the names since they are all over the place.