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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
He is also associated with the judgment of the dead, assisting in the weighing of the heart ceremony in the afterlife.
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.
These schools taught about the soul’s journey, the nature of the afterlife, and the connection between the physical and astral worlds.
Ptah also played a role in the Egyptian concepts of the afterlife.
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.
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.
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.