World Mythology

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This paper discusses the mysterious and captivating aspect of world mythology that involves the numerous theories surrounding the beliefs that an individual holds regarding what occurs after death. Specifically, it analyzes and interprets the aspect of world mythology regarding the ancient Egyptians' concept of the after-life. The paper concludes with a brief explanation of the writer's personal beliefs on this topic.

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"World mythology, religion and cultural beliefs will always remain an enticing mystery, as people search and yearn for something to believe in. Death and what occurs afterwards is one of the most fascinating aspects of any religion. The beliefs of the ancient Egyptians differ from many present-day theories of what occurs after death. Most people currently believe in some form of "heaven" or "hell," but very few actually spend their lives preparing for the after-life of their "leaders" or family members as the Egyptians did. I do not fully believe in the ancient Egyptians' concept of the after-life because my beliefs are comparable to those of the Roman Catholics, for that is the way that I was raised when I was a child. However, I do believe in a "heaven" and a "hell," ideas that originated with Greek philosophers who strongly influenced the early apostate Christian thinkers."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Robinson, B.A. "What Happens at the time of our Death?" Religious Tolerance. 2004. Religious Tolerance.Org. 07 Aug. 2006 < http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_deat.htm >.
• Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society. Mankind's Search for God. New York: Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society, 1990.

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