The Wraith - Wikipedia The Wraith is a 1986 independently made American action - fantasy film, produced by John Kemeny, written and directed by Mike Marvin, and starring Charlie Sheen, Sherilyn Fenn, Nick Cassavetes, and Randy Quaid [2] The film was theatrically released November 21, 1986, on just 88 screens in the United States by New Century Vista Film Company (later New Century Entertainment Corporation)
WRAITH Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster The exact origin of the word wraith is misty, however, and etymologists can only trace it back to the early 16th century—in particular to a 1513 translation of Virgil's Aeneid by Gavin Douglas (the Scotsman used wraith to name apparitions of both the dead and the living)
Wraith - Soulless Terrifying Creatures | Mythology. net Wraiths are said to be creatures that are created when something goes wrong in spellcasting This is most often the result of a witch or wizard who tried – unsuccessfully – to extend the years of their lifespan or tried to manipulate time in some other form The result is tragic
Wraiths: An Overview and History - Mythical Encyclopedia Wraiths are a type of mythical creature that have been a part of various cultures’ folklore for centuries These creatures are often depicted as ghostly apparitions that haunt the living, and they are known for their ability to instill fear in those who encounter them
Wraiths - Mythical Creatures Beasts A classic figure in European mythology, a Wraith is not simply a ghost—it is a spectral predator, a furious and malevolent spirit born of hatred and sorrow It is the stuff of nightmares, a creature whispered about in ancient texts and feared in stories passed from generation to generation
Wraith (folklore) | Monster Wiki | Fandom A wraith is an undead creature whose name originated in Scottish folklore A type of ghost or spirit, wraiths were traditionally said to be the embodiment of souls who are either on the verge of death, or who have recently passed on
The Wraith: Spectral Guardian of Death and Unfinished Business In some tales, wraiths are the souls of the deceased, wronged in life and denied peace in death In others, they are the manifestations of pure malice, a malevolent force birthed from the darkest corners of human consciousness