Slavic Paganism
Human sacrifice, particularly of widows, was practiced, reflecting a cultural belief in the afterlife that demanded the sacrifice of wives upon their husbands' deaths.
Turin King list
Anubis may have been seen as a ruler during the pre-dynastic period or in mythological cycles tied to the afterlife.
Khentyamentiu: A god associated with the afterlife and an early form of Osiris.
Pleiades and Orion
Osiris: In Egyptian mythology, the constellation Orion is associated with Osiris, the god of the afterlife, death, and rebirth.
Mitra, The Lord of Light
The speaker highlights common existential questions about our origins, purpose, and afterlife.
Anubis
Inpu (or Anpu): This is the original Egyptian name for Anubis, meaning "to decay" or "to putrefy," which aligns with his association with mummification and the afterlife.
Anubis is one of the most significant deities in ancient Egyptian mythology, primarily associated with mummification and the afterlife.
He presided over the mummification process, ensuring that the deceased were properly prepared for the afterlife.
Guide to the Afterlife: Anubis guided souls to the afterlife and oversaw the weighing of the heart ceremony, where a soul’s heart was weighed against the feather of Ma'at (truth) to determine its worthiness for the afterlife.
If the heart was lighter or equal in weight, the soul was granted passage to the afterlife.
Anubis's role in Egyptian mythology underscores the importance of the afterlife and the complex rituals surrounding death in ancient Egyptian culture.
The jackal and, to a lesser extent, the dog, are the primary animals linked with Anubis, emphasizing his roles in mummification, protection of graves, and guiding souls to the afterlife.
Role: As a psychopomp, Hermanubis helped guide souls to the afterlife, a role critical in both Greek and Egyptian religious traditions.
QHHT: Atlantis and Lemuria
In a session, Anubis, the Egyptian deity, appeared to guide a client, indicating a link to ancient Egyptian practices and the afterlife.
Miracles of Elijah, Moses, and Jesus
Resurrection: Died and was resurrected, becoming the god of the afterlife.
Egyptian Gods
Character: Protector and guide, associated with the afterlife.
The semi-mythical aspect of Manetho’s king list
Osiris: The god of the afterlife, Osiris, reigned for 450 years.
Anubis: The god of mummification and the afterlife, Anubis, reigned for 1,573 years.
Mummification
This belief was a fundamental aspect of the cultures discussed, as it drove the need to preserve the body for the afterlife.
In Donnelly's work, the religious aspects of mummification are highlighted by the detailed processes and rituals performed to ensure the deceased's body was prepared for the afterlife.
The Bridgman-Metchum text similarly highlights this belief, noting that the meticulous preservation of the body was intended to ensure it remained intact for the afterlife.
Bishop Leadbeater
Leadbeater was a prolific writer, and his works covered a wide range of esoteric topics, including clairvoyance, reincarnation, and the afterlife.
Leadbeater's clairvoyant investigations into the nature of the afterlife, the structure of the cosmos, and human evolution were particularly influential.
Babylonian Calendar
Winter months often included ceremonies to honor the deceased, ensuring their peace in the afterlife and seeking their protection.
Elysium
In ancient Greek mythology, Elysium (also known as the Elysian Fields or Elysian Plain) is a paradise where heroes and those favored by the gods could enjoy a blissful afterlife.
Abel and Osiris
Although Osiris has a more direct role as a god of the afterlife, both figures' deaths deal with themes of life after death.
Abel’s story, while not directly linked to specific afterlife themes, has been interpreted in later Christian traditions as a symbol of the martyr’s soul living on in heaven.
Seth
Osiris is one of the major gods in ancient Egyptian religion, commonly identified as the god of the afterlife, the underworld, and the dead.
Thoth
He is also associated with the judgment of the dead, assisting in the weighing of the heart ceremony in the afterlife.
Rephaites
Secondly, in various other scriptures like Isaiah 26:14, Psalms 88:11, Proverbs 9:18, and Isaiah 14:9, it refers to spirits in the Jewish afterlife, Sheol, typically implying departed spirits.
רפא (Rapha): This root translates to "healing," implying a connection to souls in Sheol (the Jewish afterlife) who await final judgment by Elohim (God).
The concept of "Rephaites" or "Repha'im" in the Hebrew Bible is multifaceted, encompassing both an ancient race of giants in Canaan and beings associated with the afterlife.
Mu & Atlantis history
These schools taught about the soul’s journey, the nature of the afterlife, and the connection between the physical and astral worlds.
Ptah
Ptah also played a role in the Egyptian concepts of the afterlife.
Khem – Zep Tepi
Anubis, recognizable for his jackal head, was associated with death and the afterlife.
Anubis, associated with death and the afterlife, shares some similarities with Nergal, who is also linked to the underworld and considered a god of war and death.
Anubis, with his association with death and the afterlife, can be loosely compared to Hel, the Norse goddess of the underworld.
Famous Sirian people
The elaborate sarcophagus lid in the Temple of the Inscriptions depicts Pakal's image in a vivid and intricate manner, showcasing his importance and the Maya belief in the afterlife.
Ancient Egypt and the relationships with the stars
The movement of the sun across the sky was seen as a representation of the journey of Ra through the afterlife, and the daily sunrise and sunset were marked by rituals and ceremonies.
The stars also played an important role in ancient Egyptian beliefs, particularly the constellation of Orion, which was associated with the god Osiris, the god of the afterlife.
The blue beings
Blue was also associated with the sky, and may have represented the idea of resurrection and the afterlife, which were also central to Osiris's mythology.
It's possible that the blue skin of Osiris was meant to evoke this connection to the underworld and the afterlife.