Funeral Rites and Customs of Different Peoples. Barrows, Tombs, Pyramids, Mausoleums. Rituals, Mourning, Memorial Feasts

Throughout the existence of humanity, people have dreamed of eternal life, but alas, the earthly path of everyone comes to an end sooner or later. Departing from life is shrouded in a veil of mysteries and superstitions. No one has... yet returned from the other world to recount their experiences and sensations there, beyond the threshold… Nevertheless, the living treat the conduct of funerals and adherence to all necessary formalities with immense responsibility.
Everyone, without exception, approaches this mystery with respect, accompanied by various rituals, which are unique to different peoples. Despite a number of differences, in all world religions, the burial rite has the same meaning - the deceased must be prepared for the transition to another world and be conducted in a dignified manner so that their soul may find eternal peace. This book will be of interest to a wide range of readers, as it discusses pagan barrows, family tombs, and Egyptian pyramids. You will discover many intriguing facts about mausoleums and that the Great Wall of China is the largest and longest cemetery in the world, along with a vast amount of unique information on the subject that no one can avoid.