What Happens When We Die, According to Mythology?

What happens when we die? Mythology offers many answers. Souls weighed in Egypt, warriors feasting in Valhalla, spirits facing judgment in the underworld. Some find peace, others endure trials, and some are doomed to wander.

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Written by Jason Collier
Narrated by Adam Marsdin

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