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Explore the profound questions regarding life after death through the lens of antiquity. For centuries, human beings have wondered what form the next life might take and whether a relationship exists between the living and the departed. This volume from Routledge examines how ancient civilizations approached these mysteries. Discover how people in the ancient world kept their loved ones alive through memory and the ways they navigated the fear of the dead returning to haunt the living. This book provides a detailed look at the specific afterlife concepts imagined by the ancient Greeks and Romans, offering a deep dive into their spiritual beliefs and cultural practices. Whether you are a student of history or a reader interested in ancient civilizations, this text addresses the fundamental human curiosity about what lies beyond. It provides a clear window into the fears, hopes, and rituals that defined the ancient world's view of mortality and the soul.

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Examines the spiritual beliefs and afterlife concepts of the ancient Greeks and Romans.

Investigates how ancient cultures maintained connections with deceased loved ones through memory.

Explores the historical fears surrounding the dead and the possibility of them returning to haunt the living.

Provides a scholarly look at the relationship between the living and the dead in antiquity.

Addresses long-standing human questions about the form and nature of life after death.

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

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