Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pale-horse
noun
/peɪl hɔrs/
Definition
A term often associated with the biblical figure known as the Fourth Horseman of the Apocalypse, who rides a pale horse.
Examples
- The pale-horse rider is often depicted in art as a harbinger of doom.
- Many stories reference the pale horse to signify a foreboding presence.
Meaning
The pale horse symbolizes death, representing the end of life and the inevitability of mortality.
Synonyms
- Death
- Mortality
- Destruction
