EXPLORING DEATH ACROSS ERAS: CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES FROM PAST TO PRESENT
Authors:
Takhellambam Ilabanta Singh, Dr. Sunil Kumar Chaturvedi
Page No: 481-485
Abstract:
Death, as a universal experience, is shaped and understood through various cultural, social, and philosophical lenses. This paper delves into the cultural perceptions of death from ancient times to the modern era, analyzing how different societies have approached death rituals, the afterlife, and the concept of mortality. It explores the ways in which death has been represented in art, religion, and literature, reflecting societal values and anxieties. By examining cultural attitudes toward death, this study highlights the evolution of beliefs surrounding death and how they continue to influence contemporary practices and ideologies.
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Volume & Issue
Volume-13,ISSUE-12
Keywords
KEYWORDS: Ancient death practices, Funerary customs, Religious views on death, Secularization of death, Death in art and literature.