Friday, October 29, 2021

Sugar Skulls

La Calavera Catrina paints the other deities of death (Hel, Thanatos, and Isis) like sugar skulls.  Osiris is uncomfortable with this.


That moment where you wonder how on earth you got roped into this.  The Grim Reaper is next on the list. 

Happy Halloween!

Friday, October 22, 2021

Not So Keen

Old lady to Grim Reaper:  'Bout time you showed up.  These banshees are getting pretty annoying.


Historically, several banshees appearing at once is the omen of the death of a great or holy person, so this is actually a compliment!  A very, very noisy compliment. 

Fun fact - the Irish spelling of "banshee" is "bean si."  Because Irish. 

Friday, October 15, 2021

Hidden Talents

Bride:  You got ice sculptures for our wedding reception from her?!?  Groom:  Well, it was cheap...  Hel:  And I was promised cake.

Just because she's a half-skeleton Norse underworld goddess doesn't mean she can't appreciate romance or pretty things.  A little ominous for everyone else, though. 

Friday, October 8, 2021

Pushing Up Daisies

Persephone frolics through the underworld, spreading flowers as she goes.  Charon:  Your wife is really cramping my style.  Hades (patting him on the head):  You'll get used to it.

Not exactly your typical underworld aesthetic. 
Well, it's that time of the year when I pull out the Deities of Death, starting with Hades, Charon, and of course, Persephone.  Let the chaos commence. 

Friday, October 1, 2021

Dracula Ants

Scientist 1:  Welcome to Madagascar!  I understand you're here to study trees?  Scientist 2:  That's right.  What about you?  1:  I'm studying Dracula ants!  2:  Say what?  1:  They drink the blood of their young.  The workers have no eyes, and they have really long stingers.  Also, they're endangered, so if you see any, try not to hurt them, okay?  Anywho, I'll let you get settled in.  Sleep well!  Cut to a panel of the terrified newcomer sitting up in the middle of the night, unable to sleep.

Yes, Dracula ants are very much real.  Don't worry - they don't drink human blood.  Probably.