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Classical Philosophy (Greek and Roman)

E/P/12. Ancient Greeks attitudes towards death

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3500
DATE:
2006
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39.99 GBP

The paper examines the understanding of death, afterlife and rebirth portrayed in Homers poems, ancient Greek mythological stories and philosophy. Rituals and beliefs surrounding death are reviewed. Ancient Greeks attitudes towards death are compared to those of the ancient Egyptians and early Christians.

 

KEYWORDS: ancient, greeks, attitudes, towards, death,