I went today a bit deep in the web to do some research. Maybe the search was worth maybe not, but I had my funXD
I always was interested in the Grim Reapers in the Kuroshitsuji world, because there’s still so much questions unanswered!
We know that they have modern items that aren’t invented yet at that time.
We know all commit suicide, but don’t know why and how.
They all have green eyes and have VERY bad eyesight (you’re not alone here, I feel you>.<)
But is it possible that each death scythe was picked specific for each character? Because I found some very coincidental facts about those within the dream symbolic.
In dreams a chainsaw is most of the time associated with a nightmare. Massacre with lots of blood, or just the tool to saw trees. It also means the dreamer has a need to be separate from something/someone. To work with a chainsaw isn’t easy, but the results will be worth it. On the other hand if the chainsaw is broken the dreamer has chosen the wrong path and won’t be any success in their life. The chainsaw means the dreamer needs to do something in their life to overcome their current awkward position they’re in atm. It can be anything from living conditions to emotional feelings. But the chainsaw can also reflect your gf/bf their doing, the separation with the dreamer. It contains misery too that the dreamer just can’t overcome. Especially if the chainsaw doesn’t work. The dreamer longs for a strict cut. Another interpretation of the chainsaw it is representing a phallus and the sex drive the dreamer express. As a dream symbol in a spiritual meaning the motor points at motivation and need. The dream symbol symbolize love and devotion.
If the dreamer sees themselves working with a mower, it can be that the future of this person is happiness and it brings with their hard work wealth and financial win. On the other hand, if the mower stands still. the dreamer is going through a tough time in real life. It can be that the person is suffers a illness or is struggling from a painful loss, which effects them physically. If the dreamer operates the mower easily it hints that they have a social and balanced life. It loves to be surrounded by nature and be layback. But if the dreamer has difficulty with the mower, like cursing to it or just go over flowers and plants, it means they’re an insensible character. If they’re very considerate and meticulous, means they are a perfectionist. As dream symbol the mower is the symbol of a learning process.
Othello’s sickle (death scythe that every trainee has)
If seeing a sickle in a dream it means challenge. The dreamer needs to endeavor for successes, even if they’re little things. Furthermore it reflects the dreamer’s deep fear of life. Seeing a sickle in a dreams means the dreamer shouldn’t disdain the very little gainings. To work with a sickle in general it’s a symbol that the financial earning is little, but the work is hard. A broken sickle as dream symbol refers to losses and failure in financial matters. A sickle gives the hint towards exiguity of the dreamer’s life. If the dreamer sees others with a sickle, it means the dreamer behaves very arrogant in real life, because the people around them like to knock the dreamer off their perch. If the sickle is very sharp or spiky means the dreamer can be very aggressive. As a spiritual symbol the sickle refers to a soon ending stage of life.
William’s pruner (scissors)
In general the scissors is a interpersonal relationships between people. It is possible that the dreamer needs to handle conflicts and disappointments. It can be that they act rude and hurt people with their sarcastic attitude. If the scissors is a (garden) tool, then the perception is very difficult to overcome the problems in the real life. If the dreamer is cutting something or it’s giving the scissors to someone, then the dreamer wants to have a straight cut with with this person, end their interpersonal relationships and leave them behind. If it’s the other person doing it to the dreamer, it’s the other way around. Sometimes the scissors can be interpreted something sexual. Subconscious fears of loss, lack of sexual confirmation. In many cases the scissors refers the need to resolve burden experience. If the dreamer makes a mistake with the scissors, then they will suffer from fear of failure.
(PS: there was no info specific about a pruner, that’s why I went with scissors)
The scythe in a dream announces changes. As a tool it signaled that the dreamer needs to separate themselves from specific attitudes and procedures. Even if it’s not always easy for changes the dreamer needs to try to give new things a chance. In a dream where there’s a scythe but not being used, the dreamer finally made a decision after a longer time. The dreamed scythe shows that the dreamer doesn’t need to question his decision, even if others are against it. The changes are namely high, that this decision brings profit in longterm. On the other hand if the scythe is broken than the dreamer will suffer from failings. If another person uses the scythe, it has the same equivalent as a grim reaper, which refers to age, illness, death. The dream symbol of a scythe is the need to come to terms with a matter from the past. The dreamer still hasn’t successfully completed a personal experience or behavior at fully. It can also be that they feel guilty. If someone works with a scythe, means that the dreamer shouldn’t think of themselves only. People won’t like them. It could be that they tend to be egoistic, disdainful, arrogant and have a aggressive attitude. As a dream symbol the scythe represent the end of a physical life.
In general a hedge trimmer stands for greediness, which shows towards business matter. But it also can be seen as an uneasy feeling that reflects also business matter. A broken hedge trimmer can mean a friend loss. Is the hedge trimmer only trimming always green bushes, then they will soon enjoy a win or pleasant hours. To prune a bald hedge or bush on the other hand represents grief and acting without due consideration The hedge trimmer reflects the inner emotional boundary the dreamer has towards others. They want to leave it as it is, but also reduce the boundary. If the dreamer sees a person with a the tool, then they yearns for company of other people. Because even if they tend to maintain the distance, they feel lonely atm.
With the classical saw the dreamer wants to stands on their own two feet with their own power and energy. Also the dreamer wants to avoid a specific event or part of their life. It also means that the dreamer has a fear of contempt or envy. If the dreamer tries to saw with a dull tool, but can’t cut, then the dreamer can’t get away from a tedious person. If they see a dull saw, they use inappropriate means to go forward i life, that’s why they’re not successful. As rusty or broken saw mean misfortune, but with a rusty saw the possibility is higher that the dreamer gets his wealth back. Loses the dreamer the saw, then they are doing something that will end catastrophic in their life.
That’s itXD Unfortunately couldn’t find anything from the other known death scythe. But as you can see, there are some similarities between the dream symbolic of the individual death scythe and the characters. Idk now if Yana-sensei knew about these “facts” or she acted like with some names such as SebastianXD
Tell me if your option about this. Are there similarities or do you rather think “You are just stupid, you interpreting too much in it, let it be”. Do you know something else? Tell me! I’m hyped:)