An illustrated guide to the most wondrous - and downright spooky - homes of the dead. Here, we journey through the mythological afterlives of ancient civilizations and explore spiritual celebrations throughout the ages-all with a healthy splash of joie de vivre and not a hint of gloom.
Wander through labyrinths of bone and stone, dive into sunken cemeteries and uncover the sacred sites of long-lost legends. Along the way, join in heartfelt traditions from around the globe that joyfully reunite the living with the lost.
From Mexico's vibrant Day of the Dead to the Pirate Cemetery of Saint-Pierre and the shadowy depths of Hades, embark on a thrilling adventure through folklore, mythology and cultural practices that reveal the beauty and mystery of the afterlife.
This tour is designed for brave spirits aged 7 and up-but anyone with a curious heart is welcome on this eerily entertaining, otherworldly journey.
A powerful and heartfelt exploration that shines light on different cultural traditions, celebrations and mythologies around death.With vibrant illustrations by Brazilian artist Rômolo D'Hipólito, this book is a celebration of the afterlife and our connection to it.Contents: 1. Soulful Celebrations: Samhain (Ireland); Dama (Ivory Coast); Dziady (Poland); Gai Jatra (Nepal); Bhoot Chaturdashi (India); Zhongyuan Festival (China); Día de los Muertos (Mexico) 2. Crypts, Tombs & Catacombs: The Tomb of Xunantunich (Belize); The Kom ash-Shuqqafa Catacombs (Egypt); The Roman Catacombs (Italy); The Paris Catacombs (France); Okunoin: The Cemetery of 20,000 Monks (Japan); Dargavs, City of the Dead (Russia); The Pirate Cemetery of Saint-Pierre (Madagascar). 3. Mournful Mythologies: Creeping through Kur (Mesopotamia); Delving into the Duat (Egyptian); Examining Xibalba (Mayan); Heading to Hades (Greek); Ascending to Asgard (Viking). 
