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Near-Death Experience in Ancient Cultures

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Myths and NDEs: Cultural Perspectives on the Afterlife

This chapter explores the thematic connections between ancient myths of death and the afterlife, focusing on figures like Osiris and Inanna, as well as narratives from the Epic of Gilgamesh and its antecedent, Bilgamesh. It examines how near-death experiences (NDEs) are interpreted across various cultures, highlighting the differences in experiences based on religious beliefs and cultural contexts. The discussion includes the bureaucratic nature of Chinese accounts of NDEs, contrasting them with mythological narratives, and raises questions about the authenticity of these experiences in relation to afterlife beliefs.

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