Wraith

A wraith is a term that can have different meanings depending on the context.

Generally, a wraith is a ghostly or spectral figure that resembles a person, usually seen as a sign of death or misfortune.

Some possible definitions of a wraith are:

• The exact likeness of a living person seen usually just before death as an apparition.
• A ghost, specter, or shadow of a person, especially one that is pale or weak.
• A soulless creature that only feels hatred and despair, and can be considered a type of demon.

Some examples of wraiths in fiction are:

• The Ringwraiths, or Nazgûl, in Tolkien's legendarium, who are corrupted men that serve the Dark Lord Sauron.
• The Wraith, an alien race in Stargate Atlantis, who feed on the life force of humans and other sentient beings.
• The Wraith, a comic book superhero from Image Comics, who is a former police officer that can turn invisible and intangible.

A wraith is a fantasy creature that is usually depicted as a ghostly, skeletal, or shadowy figure with long claws, horns, and a cloak.

Some examples of wraiths in different media are:

• Wraiths in Dungeons & Dragons are undead spirits that can create more wraiths by killing living creatures.
• Wraiths in Warhammer are ethereal beings that can phase through solid objects and wield powerful weapons.
• Wraiths in Final Fantasy X are enemies that can cast various spells and inflict status ailments.
• Wraiths in Forgotten Realms are hateful creatures that despise light and life and can create spawn from their victims.
• Wraiths in Magic: The Gathering are spectral undead that can portend the death of their beholder.

A wraith is a type of undead creature that originates from Scottish folklore.

According to some legends, wraiths are the exact likeness of a living person seen just before death as an apparition.

Other sources claim that wraiths are the souls of those who have recently died or are on the verge of death.

Wraiths are often associated with evil, as they are said to be spiteful, vengeful, and malicious spirits that haunt the living.

Some wraiths may seek to harm or kill those who wronged them in life, while others may simply spread fear and misery.

Wraiths are usually depicted as shadowy, insubstantial, or ghostly forms, sometimes wearing a shroud or a cloak.

Wraiths may have supernatural abilities, such as flight, invisibility, shape-shifting, or draining the life force of their victims.

Wraiths are not easy to destroy, as they are already dead and immune to most physical attacks.

Some possible ways to ward off or banish a wraith are using holy symbols, salt, iron, fire, or magic.

Wraiths are a common trope in fiction, especially in the genres of horror, fantasy, and science fiction.

Some examples of wraiths in popular culture are the Ringwraiths from Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings, the Wraith from Stargate Atlantis, and the Wraith from Apex Legends.

Wraiths are a type of undead creature that originated in Scottish folklore.
They symbolize different things depending on the context and the source.

Here are some possible interpretations of wraiths:

• Wraiths symbolize the consequences of tampering with the natural order of life and death.
  They are created when a witch or wizard tries to extend their lifespan or manipulate time and fails.
• Wraiths symbolize the fear of death and the unknown.
  They are are often associated with darkness, coldness, and shadows.
• Wraiths symbolize the power of evil and corruption.
  They are usually hostile and malicious, seeking to steal the souls of the living or spread their misery to others.
• Wraiths symbolize the loss of identity and humanity.
  They are often depicted as having no physical form or features, or as wearing cloaks or masks to hide their true nature.

A wraith is a type of undead creature that originates from Scottish folklore.

It is usually described as a ghostly apparition of a person who is either dying or has recently died.

Wraiths are often associated with death omens, as seeing one's own wraith or the wraith of a loved one is said to foretell their imminent demise.

Wraiths are also sometimes depicted as shadowy or vaporous forms that lack substance.

Wraiths have appeared in various forms of fiction, such as literature, comics, games, and movies.

Some examples of wraiths in fiction are:

• The Ringwraiths, or Nazgûl, in J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings.
  They are nine corrupted human kings who serve the Dark Lord Sauron and hunt for the One Ring.
  They wear black cloaks and ride on black horses or winged beasts.
  They are invisible to the naked eye, but can be seen by those who wear the Ring or have a connection to it.
  They are also vulnerable to fire and sunlight.
• The Wraith, a 1986 movie starring Charlie Sheen.
  It is about a mysterious driver who seeks revenge on a gang of car thieves who killed him.
  The driver drives a futuristic car called the Wraith, which can disappear and reappear at will.
  The Wraith also leaves behind a metal fragment after each kill, which is later revealed to be part of his suit.
• The Wraith, a playable character in the game Apex Legends.
  She is a woman who can manipulate spacetime and create portals.
  She suffers from memory loss and hears voices in her head, which warn her of danger or guide her to her objectives.
  She is also hunted by a mysterious organization that experimented on her.
• The Wraith, a type of monster in the game Phasmophobia.
  It is a ghost that can fly and pass through walls.
  It is one of the most dangerous ghosts in the game, as it can track down and kill players easily.
  It can be identified by its low-temperature fingerprints and spirit box responses.
  It can also be deterred by salt, which it hates.

There are different possible explanations for what creates a wraith, depending on the source and context.

Here are some examples:

• In Scottish folklore, a wraith is the exact likeness of a living person seen usually just before death as an apparition.
  It is believed that a wraith is created when a person's soul leaves their body and manifests as a ghostly image.
• In Dungeons & Dragons, a wraith is a type of undead that is created when a creature with a strong will and a desire for revenge dies a violent or tragic death.
  A wraith retains its memories and personality, but is consumed by negative emotions and seeks to drain the life force of the living.
• In Stargate Atlantis, a wraith is an alien race that is created by a genetic experiment gone wrong.
  A wraith is a hybrid of a human and an insectoid creature called the Iratus bug, which feeds on the life energy of other beings.
  It has a human-like appearance, but can also transform into a more monstrous form
• It is also a soulless being that is created when a person dies with unfinished business or a strong attachment to something.
  A wraith is a type of ghost, but can also be considered a type of demon.
  It only feels devastating emotions like hatred and despair, and can harm or possess the living.