《An Atlas of Afterlives》是一部結合神話與歷史的精美圖文書,帶領讀者探訪世界各地文化對死後世界的想像。從埃及的冥河到北歐的英靈殿,從新奧爾良的巫毒之門到日本的隱世幽界,每一章節如同一頁頁地圖,展現人類如何以故事回應死亡的未知與敬畏。適合對世界神話、文化與想像有興趣的中高年級讀者,富知識性與啟發性。An Atlas of Afterlives is a haunting and darkly intriguing take on world myth, giving readers a glimpse at what lies beyond.What happens after we die? This difficult question has fascinated people for thousands of years.An Atlas of Afterlives sets out to explore and explain the many underworlds, otherworlds, heavens and hells believed in by cultures from across the world, throughout history. From paradise gardens to fiery kingdoms, from shadowy isles of the dead to ghostly galleons on an eternal voyage, these visions of eternity are fascinating examples of human creativity and storytelling.Organised by continent, this book will take you on an eerie journey to discover legendary places from different mythologies. Each lavishly illustrated spread invites you into a different realm of the dead, with deities, demons and other detail