The term “reaper” in literature is steeped in symbolism, both as a literal harvester of crops and as a figure imbued with mythological and ritual significance. In works such as James George Frazer’s The Golden Bough ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]), the reaper is depicted not merely as a worker but as an agent representing the corn-spirit, whose actions intertwine with fertility rites and seasonal cycles. These texts illustrate varied practices—from the wounded reaper whose injury is symbolically healed by a cat ([2], [7]) to competitions for being the last to reap a final handful ([3], [8]), each event laden with ritualistic overtones. The role is further expanded in literature where the reaper symbolizes justice and the inevitability of natural order ([9], [10]), or even transforms into a mechanical figure in modern narratives ([11]). Across these examples, the reaper emerges as a multifaceted character, embodying both the physical act of harvesting and the metaphoric harvest of life’s transitions.