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Heaven and hell and other worlds of the dead / compiled and edited by Alison Sheridan

by Alison Sheridan

This survey examines global funerary customs and spiritual beliefs, covering mummification, cremation, and burial rituals. It features 200 colour illustrations of diverse cultural practices, including Viking boat burials and Mexican Day of the Dead traditions.

Accession 1836 ISBN 1901663418 Publisher NMS Publishing
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