Myths about death and the afterlife
Myths about death and the afterlife
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What awaits us beyond the grave? Humanity has been asking itself this question since it first realized the finiteness of earthly life. Every culture and civilization, from Ancient Egypt to modern India, offers its own answer: reincarnation in the wheel of samsara, crossing the Star Bridge, or playing ball with the deities of death. But they all agree that death is only the beginning.
This vibrant book invites you to peer into the afterlifes of various peoples: the ancient Romans and Egyptians, Scandinavians, Eastern Slavs, Indians, and Mayans—and to learn about their culture of death and the art of dying well. You will learn the unenviable fate that awaits those who lose the Court of Osiris, how Baba Yaga and Koschei the Deathless are connected to the Slavic cult of death, what they eat in the Scandinavian Valhalla, and what Helheim—a grim haven for the less fortunate—looks like. In Hinduism, who decides how the soul will be reborn in the next life? How can you tell that Ragnarok—the end of the world—is approaching? What's so fascinating about ancient Roman funerals, and why were the Romans afraid of lemurs? You'll learn about this and much more in this book, while color and black-and-white illustrations complement your Dante-like journey through the afterlife!
This book contains answers from hundreds of generations to questions that have troubled everyone—from the wandering Viking to the Roman matron, the Egyptian pharaoh to the Aztec warrior: what awaits us beyond this life, is there justice after death, and what is the secret to a dignified end?
The "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" series will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness the epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
This vibrant book invites you to peer into the afterlifes of various peoples: the ancient Romans and Egyptians, Scandinavians, Eastern Slavs, Indians, and Mayans—and to learn about their culture of death and the art of dying well. You will learn the unenviable fate that awaits those who lose the Court of Osiris, how Baba Yaga and Koschei the Deathless are connected to the Slavic cult of death, what they eat in the Scandinavian Valhalla, and what Helheim—a grim haven for the less fortunate—looks like. In Hinduism, who decides how the soul will be reborn in the next life? How can you tell that Ragnarok—the end of the world—is approaching? What's so fascinating about ancient Roman funerals, and why were the Romans afraid of lemurs? You'll learn about this and much more in this book, while color and black-and-white illustrations complement your Dante-like journey through the afterlife!
This book contains answers from hundreds of generations to questions that have troubled everyone—from the wandering Viking to the Roman matron, the Egyptian pharaoh to the Aztec warrior: what awaits us beyond this life, is there justice after death, and what is the secret to a dignified end?
The "Myths of the World: The Most Fabulous Stories of Humanity" series will introduce you to the captivating stories of different countries and peoples. It's the perfect way to immerse yourself in the world of other cultures and broaden your horizons. Witness the epic battles of the gods, mysterious rituals, and legendary heroes!
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