Apocalyptic Visions: End of Life, the Afterlife, and the End of the World (Man, Myth, and Magic)

Brave and curious readers learn about the beliefs and folklore of death, the apocalypse, and the afterlife of societies around the globe, including articles on heaven and hell, our fascination with the dead, the quest for immortality, and so much more. Presents dictionary entries about apocalypses and the end of the world, along with information on some key historical figures and philosophical schools of thought on the topic.