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The Grim Reaper, often depicted as a skeletal figure in a dark, hooded robe with a scythe, originated in Europe during the 14th century in the wake of the Black Death. This personification of death reflects the massive impact of the plague, which heightened public awareness and fear of dying. The scythe, a tool used for reaping crops, symbolizes the Reaper's role in "harvesting" human souls, reflecting an agricultural metaphor that death collects lives as a farmer harvests crops.