Lore of Death~

I have been known by many names
Over the course of history

In ancient Greece I was known as Thanatos
Twin brother to Hypnos
Charged with escorting the deceased
To the realm of the underworld

In Ireland I was called the dullahan
A creature with large eyes and ear to ear smile
With my head under my arm I ride to the homes
And call out those whose time had come

The Scottish believed me to be a canine
A black or dark green dog named Cù Sìth
Whose purpose was to take the souls of the dead
And deliver them to the afterlife

Hindu scripture name me Yamaraj
Riding a black buffalo and carrying a rope
I'd lasso souls to take back to Yamalok
Where they will face judgement

Common culture know me as the reaper
Cloaked in black and scythe in hand
But I only need to touch you once
For my purpose to be fulfilled

I have had many names
Many forms and appearances
But one thing has always been certain
I am inevitable and a certainty

Many have tried to bribe me
To trick me or evade me
They may have succeeded for a time
In the end though it's inevitable

I may be considered evil
But I'm a necessary evil
Many come to fear me
Many come to respect me

I have had many names
I have had many appearances
But one thing has always been certain
I am and always will be Death