ISBN |
9780711280854 (hardback) |
Name |
Hawkins, Emily author. |
Title |
An atlas of afterlives : discover underworlds, otherworlds and heavenly realms / written by Emily Hawkins ; illustrated by Manasawii. |
Published |
London : Wide Eyed Editions, 2023. |
©2023 |
Description |
96 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 32 cm. |
Notes |
Series statement from www.quartoknows.com. |
Includes bibliographical references (page 91) and index. |
Summary |
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. With wonder, curiosity and sensitivity, every one of these awe-inspiring places is presented in its cultural context, combining real, historical fact with the magical atmosphere of the unknown - and unknowable. |
Target audience note |
9-12 years old. |
Subjects |
Mythology -- Juvenile literature |
Future life -- Juvenile literature |
Death -- Juvenile literature |
Voyages to the otherworld -- Juvenile literature |
Genre |
Myths |
Folk tales |
Atlases |
Other Names |
Manasawii (Artist) illustrator. |
Series |
Lost atlases |
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