WEBOct 9, 2020 · Before the Grim Reaper, there was the Ankou…. Known as the Ankou (Breton), Ankow (Cornish) or Angau (Welsh) this Celtic legend is most prolific in the region of Brittany, where (if you keep your eyes peeled) you can still spot him haunting many of the churches and cathedrals today. The Ankou is a defiant remnant of Pagan influence …