Thread: Summoning the Grim Reaper

PLEASE, DON'T!!! Hades, Pazzuzu, anybody would be safer. Iblis would be safer!!!

Originally Posted by Darius

Even in Necromancy, there is the belief that doing this, summoning the grim reaper, is never a good idea. When it is your time, then Death will come. Why people desire to hasten Death's arrival, I will never understand.

Well Darius, If you believe He may be summoned, can he be delayed? I can't say that I have ever believed in Him, but if he can be summoned then he can be hid from, correct? Any theories?

As far as I am aware, there are no sane ways to delay Death. Most of the ways I've heard of, are not something I would be willing to try. After all, all things come to an end eventually. If there are ways to hide from Death of any of the avatars thereof (I.E: Grim Reaper or the Death of various cultures), I still would not use them. I see no reason to fear Death myself, thus I will not hid. No theories unfortunately on how you hid from Death in a sane way.

The grim reaper, old death, Harizama, whatever you call him, he is the embodiment of death. Not a death god, death itself. And a force like that is not to be messed with. While in the netherworld, some commune with the force of death, and this is kinda alright. But to try and summon or banish him is beyond stupid. He is not bound by the normal rules. How do you think we got wraiths? And look what happened to them

Originally Posted by Grimreaperchild

Does Anyone have a real spell to summon the grim reaper and I don't mean the charmed series spell?

I suppose you saw the episode of the show Supernatural where sam and dean have to deal with someone who had summoned and bound a grim reaper? While I enjoy the show, it is only entertainment. In real life, Death is not contained so easily. Oh, and by the way, it is unlikely that you could stop Death so easily either. One of the most primal forces in all of reality and you wish to meddle with it? Very bad idea.

Of all the forces, there are only 3 elder than death. Chaos, time and spirit, and death is as equally hard to controll. As I said, just look at wraiths, and you'll see why we don't summon or attempt to delay death. Enjoy life now. When you die, he'll meet you with open arms

In Hispanic culture the grim reaper is a she and we call her Santa Muerte . There is an expansive cult growing out of Latin America, I'm sure if you googled the reaper by that name you'd find a plethora of information and rituals

Very true. I prefer the hebrew version by the name of Azrael myself. However, I have heard of Santa Muerte and find the whole thing fascinating. While Death is often in America and other countries viewed as male, there is no rule that says that Death is male. It is an appearance only. In other words, your mind creates an image to allow you to comprehend a more complex reality. Every version of Death in history (in my opinion) is but an aspect of the whole. Thus, Azrael, Santa Muerte, the Grim Reaper, etc. are all a part of Death itself. Each one is as valid as the next.

I think it has something to deal with ancestry worship as to why Santa Muerte is not particularly an evil entity. I'm not too sure but I've heard that the Virgin Mary and Santa Muerte have some kind of correlation with one another.
All along many desert highways there are small sanctuaries built by the common folks dedicated to Santa Muerte and of course other saints.

Is it just me or am I falling into a trap here?

If you want to summon Death himself and you know that he arrives to collect the soul of the recently deceased...

Though clearly, if for no other reason, such course of action is illegal.

Otherwise, for rituals that might delay Death, I would advise plenty of exercise and a good diet. Seriously, you've got more hope of extending your life that way and through the proper use of pharmaceutical drugs than by expecting Death to do anything other than his job.