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Explore how ancient civilisations conceptualised the afterlife and the relationship between the living and the dead. This volume investigates the beliefs held by ancient Greeks and Romans regarding what fate awaited them beyond mortal existence, examining whether they envisioned opportunities for contact with deceased loved ones. Discover how ancient peoples preserved the memory of the dead through cultural practices and whether they harboured fears of supernatural hauntings. Drawing on historical evidence, the book addresses fundamental questions about death, remembrance, and the spiritual dimensions of ancient society, offering insights into how different cultures imagined eternity and maintained bonds with those who had passed on.

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Routledge publication that explores ancient Greek and Roman perspectives on death and the afterlife across multiple civilisations.

Examines how ancient peoples maintained connections with deceased loved ones through memory and cultural traditions.

Investigates ancient beliefs about supernatural encounters and whether the dead might return to haunt the living.

Addresses fundamental questions about what ancient societies believed awaited them in the next life and beyond.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
03 September 2018
Listed Since
17 February 2018

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