Ankou is a figure from Breton and Celtic folklore, often depicted as a spectral, skeletal figure wearing a brimmed hat and robed in a tattered cloak. Ankou is a personification of death, acting as a grim reaper guiding souls to the afterlife. This eerie figure serves as a potent reminder of mortality in Breton and Celtic culture, and tales of Ankou have been passed down through generations as a cautionary and somber presence.
- Created: July 10, 2023
- Collections: Lore and Legend