[Folklore] In parts of France there's a skeleton-ghost called Ankou. He travels by night, riding a creaking cart (or small coach) drawn by four black horses in which he comes to collect the souls of the recently departed. Two other skeletons walk alongside Ankou's cart, tossing the souls into the wagon. His skull spins like a top on his bony shoulders so he can see in all directions.
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Meaning of ANKOU in English
Encyclopedia Mythica English dictionary. Английский энциклопедический словарь греческой мифологии. 2012