Who’s Who in non-classical mythology . John Keegan. 2014.
Aaru — Reed fields redirects here. For the natural habitat, see Reed bed. For the use of reeds to filter wastewater, see Constructed wetland. For the film see Aaru (film) In ancient Egyptian mythology, the fields of Aaru (alternatives: Yaaru , Iaru ,… … Wikipedia
Amenti — In Egyptian myth the Land of the Dead and first region of the Place of Reeds, where dwell souls who lived upon earth offerings. Ruled over by Menuqet. The name is also given to the West or Other World, as the region of darkness to which souls… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Aralu — In Babylonian myth Hades, ruled over by Allatu or Ereshkigal, queen of the underworld, and by Nergal. A somewhat depressing reflection of the upper world, those who entered it being doomed to remain for ever in the Stygian gloom, to live on… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Book of the Dead — See also Egyptian Creation Legends and Egyptian Religion. An aspect of early religious thought peculiar to the Egyptians was the custom of furnishing the dead with detailed instructions, with the aid of which they could overcome all… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Meslam — The Babylonian lower world, ruled over by Nergal, consort Ninmug (Ereshkigal), and Loz, his co ruler. Alternatively it was known as Aralu and has some relation to Sekhet Aaru … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Sad-El — Field of God, residence of El, a Semitic term for the Elysian Fields, which can be equated to the Sekhet Aaru of Egyptian myth … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Hetepet — In the Egyptian language, Hetepet was the word that meant Offerings It was used in multiple occasions, but most prominently in *Sekhet Hetepet, meaning field of offerings , a title for Aaru *Nebet Hetepet, meaning lady of offerings (the majority… … Wikipedia
