Myths of the Underworld
eBook - ePub

Myths of the Underworld

Timeless Tales of the Afterlife, Love, Revenge, Fatal Attraction and More from Around the World (Includes Stories about Hades and Persephone, Kali, th

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  2. English
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  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Myths of the Underworld

Timeless Tales of the Afterlife, Love, Revenge, Fatal Attraction and More from Around the World (Includes Stories about Hades and Persephone, Kali, th

About this book

Immerse yourself in stories of gods and goddesses of the underworld and explore how themes of death, love, and revenge are depicted in folklore and mythology by different cultures around the world.Myths of the Underworld is a vibrant collection of ten retellings of forbidden love, acts of vengeance, and naive attractions. Modernized for today's reader, these diverse stories span time and space. But while the cultures and traditions are varied, the themes woven throughout these tales reveal how the struggle to understand and accept death and all that comes with it is one that is quintessentially human. The ten different stories include: Hades and Persephone, the classic myth from Ancient Greece Kali, the Indian goddess (and wife of Shiva), known for her fierceness on the battlefield Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the underworld Mictlantecuhtli and MictecacĂ­huatl, the lovers who ruled the Aztec underworld The Shinigami, Japanese spirits of the underworld Maman Brigitte, the Haitian intermediary of death Gamab, the Namibian god of fate who gifted rain to mankind Hel, the Norse overseer of the underworld Sedna, the Inuit goddess of the sea and the underworld The Sand Hills, the home of the dead for the Blackfeet Nation The tales in Myths of the Underworld are sure to captivate and enchant readers. Perfect for fans of mythology, romance, and fairy tales.

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Information

Publisher
Ulysses Press
Year
2023
Topic
Social Sciences
eBook ISBN
9781646045747
Subtopic
Customs & Traditions
Index
Social Sciences

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Dedication
  4. Introduction
  5. 1. Anubis
  6. 2. Mictlantecuhtli and MictecacĂ­huatl
  7. 3. Baldur’s Death
  8. 4. Persephone
  9. 5. Kali’s Birth
  10. 6. Maman Brigitte
  11. 7. Shinigami’s Candle
  12. 8. The Lord of Death
  13. 9. The Goddess of the Sea
  14. 10. Camp of Ghosts
  15. About the Author
  16. Further Reading
  17. Copyright

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