Reaping crops signifies making a difficult matter easy and receiving quick provision. Reaping mature crops and throwing them before oxen signifies goodness in the crop and freedom from blight; if the crop is unripe, it signifies damage to agriculture or high food prices. Reaping may signify a reward received for one's deeds. Reaping out of season signifies death and killing; if the crop is fresh and green, the source associates it with the death of young people, and if white with the death of the elderly. Walking among reaped crops signifies walking among the ranks of fighters.