An atlas of afterlives : discover underworlds, otherworlds and heavenly realms
Hawkins, Emily2023
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What happens after we die? This difficult question has fascinated people for thousands of years. 'An Atlas of Afterlives' sets out to explore and explain the many underworlds, otherworlds, heavens and hells believed in by cultures from across the world, throughout history. From paradise gardens to fiery kingdoms, from shadowy isles of the dead to ghostly galleons on an eternal voyage, these visions of eternity are fascinating examples of human creativity and storytelling. Organised by continent, this book will take you on an eerie journey to discover legendary places from different mythologies. Each lavishly illustrated spread invites you into a different realm of the dead, with deities, demons and other details drawn from historical sources ranging from ancient Egyptian scrolls to Chilean folklore.
Main title:
An atlas of afterlives : discover underworlds, otherworlds and heavenly realms / written by Emily Hawkins ; illustrated by Manasawii.
Author:
Imprint:
London : Wide Eyed Editions, 2023.London : Wide Eyed Editions, 2023.
Collation:
93 pages : illustrations (colour), maps (colour) ; 32 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9780711280854 (hbk)
Dewey class:
398.27398.2
Language:
English
Subject:
Death -- FolkloreMythology -- Juvenile literatureFuture life -- Juvenile literatureNon-Fiction 9+Personal and Social IssuesAncient WorldChildren's / Teenage: general interestChildren's / Teenage general interest: Religion & beliefsChildren's / Teenage general interest: Mysteries & the unexplainChildren's / Teenage reference: Atlases & maps
BRN:
2820262