Michael Berman

A Bridge to the Other Side

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ISBN 13:: 9781780992563
author:: Michael Berman
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Moon Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2012
Pages:: 176
Dimensions:: 14 x 1.5 x 21.6 cm
Genre:: Fiction, Myths & Fairy Tales, ,
Condition:: New
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£11.28

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A Bridge to the Other Side explores our complex relationships with death and the afterlife through traditional folk tales and mythology. The concept of a bridge between worlds appears in various cultures, such as in Norse legends, where it's described as a burning rainbow bridge connecting Midgard and Asgard. In Persian mythology, a similar bridge is mentioned, with the penitent praying for passage over the Chinvat Bridge to reach paradise. These stories highlight the human desire to transcend mortality and find meaning beyond the physical world. This collection of articles and traditional tales offers a unique perspective on death and the afterlife, shedding light on the diverse ways cultures have grappled with these universal themes.

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