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Jeoseung Saja

The Jeoseung Saja, Korea’s grim reaper — the black-robed messenger of the other world who collects the dead at their appointed hour and guides their souls

Korean Mythology · 09 September 2026

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Niutou Mamian

Niutou Mamian

Niutou Mamian (Ox-Head and Horse-Face) — the two fearsome guardian-officers of the Chinese underworld, brawny enforcers with the heads of an ox and a

Chinese Mythology · 26 August 2026

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Heibai Wuchang

Heibai Wuchang

Heibai Wuchang (Black and White Impermanence) — the two psychopomp deities of the Chinese underworld, a contrasting pair of spirit-officers (white and

Chinese Mythology · 26 August 2026

04
Charun

Charun

Charun (Charu), the dread death-demon and guardian of the underworld of the Etruscans — a fearsome blue-skinned, hook-nosed, serpent-wreathed demon who

Ancient European · 09 August 2026

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Charon

Charon

The myth of Charon: the grim ferryman who carries souls across the rivers Styx and Acheron to the underworld for the price of a coin — and leaves the

Greek Mythology · 19 July 2026