Death in Ancient Greece: Exploring the Myth of the Underworld

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Күн бұрын

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Chapters:
0:00 Your Journey to the Underworld
8:23 The Mystery Cults
15:43 The Rivers of the Underworld
20:40 Plato’s Myth of Er
26:26 Archaeology of the Underworld
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@woodsmand Жыл бұрын

If you find yourself alone, riding in green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Elysium and you are already dead.

@maryeckel9682 Жыл бұрын

Do I get to choose my horse? Because I want a magnificent black Friesian stallion

@O_M554 Жыл бұрын

Where is this quote from?

@angel8fingers Жыл бұрын

@@O_M554 Gladiator with Russel Crowe

@thechronicbibliophile Жыл бұрын

@@O_M554 it's from the movie Gladiator 🙂

@AnthonySimeone Жыл бұрын

Not yet...

@AngelinoShred Жыл бұрын

When I die, I hope I'm greeted with that first line "You're dead. Congratulations. Let's start your journey to the underworld, shall we."

@imbrium16 Жыл бұрын

Right?

@panqueque445 Жыл бұрын

"You will be judged by the souls of the people you have wronged" That is deliciously evil. I love it.

@GilTheDragon Жыл бұрын

It's wonderfully restorative; those people have also wronged others & thus are purifying themselves & liable to show mercy. It is the dinner of the long spoons.

@maryeckel9682 Жыл бұрын

It sounds like justice to me.

@nobbynoris 8 ай бұрын

It's not evil at all, that's the whole point.

@kayeokay7269 Жыл бұрын

You mention that this is already a long video, and it got me thinking. I would totally watch longer format videos from you. I don't know about the rest of your audience but id be so excited to see an hour long video from you, if you ever felt like you wanted to! You're great and I love watching. :)

@holyfreak8 Жыл бұрын

Is really amazing how much inspired on Classic mithology is the Dante´s Divine Comedy. How specific on the landscapes and what character deserved what. Great video Lady!

@michaelake9814 Жыл бұрын

Love it when your dogs get involved! Thanks for telling the stories. I have learned a great deal from your content. Much appreciated!

@Witchywoman13 Жыл бұрын

Love this series. Can you do the ancient Egyptian gods and mythology next? Please and thank you.

@starcapture3040 Жыл бұрын

Egyptian afterlife is interesting with lake of fire. I find Mesopotamian afterlife much more confusing there is more than one version of it.

@TheMightyBlackPearl Жыл бұрын

That would be amazing! I agree. *Can we please get an Ancient Egyptian Mythology series!?* I would LOVE that. I'm too huge of a fan of all mythology. Stay safe, my friend! ❤

@TheMightyBlackPearl Жыл бұрын

@@starcapture3040 I find it confusing as well. Very interesting, no doubt. All of these gods, all of this culture. Can you just imagine the times? I mean, definitely a more brutal time for all, but I cannot even imagine how beautiful our planet must have looked then. We see buildings all over today in the world, just imagine what Egypt looked like lit up at night, or Rome and Greece! Amazing..❤

@starcapture3040 Жыл бұрын

@@TheMightyBlackPearl My Month is Gemini Too and I share your love to the ancient world too. its like a whole magical place where people have had far more connection to nature than us

@TheMightyBlackPearl Жыл бұрын

@@starcapture3040 us Gems sure do love nature. It's like a craving, isn't it? I can't begin to imagine what it all looked like. We sure do love knowledge and things hidden, don't we? I love Egypt. When I was a little girl I so badly wanted to be an Egyptologist. I think I may pursue a different route though because I want to visit every site I can! Though Egypt and Greece I'm sure would be my favorites. Lol

@talesfromthewanderingscribe Жыл бұрын

Hi Lady. I just wanted to say that I have been looking forward to this episode. I’m researching the history of death and death cults in ancient times and I think this video will be a great research tool.

@adeeraborge Жыл бұрын

New video request - death cults 📚

@RafaelGarcia022 Жыл бұрын

Oh, this is my stuff. I've been obsessed with Hades (the realm) for a while! Thank you so much!

@Animalis_Mundana Жыл бұрын

Check out Peter Kingsley's "Ancient Philosophy: mystery and magic." definitely worth a read.

@FestivalFacePaintArtist Жыл бұрын

Always find your content fascinating!!! If you could do episodes on Celtics, Druids, Nordic Gods, etc. that would be AWESOME 🤩👏🏼🙌

@katnisscullen1469 Жыл бұрын

You were the first KZfaqr that I followed that ever responded to my comment. I don’t why but I honestly really value your personality and sense of humor. Makes me feel like there are other women like me out there! Keep up the good work! ❤

@angel8fingers Жыл бұрын

“Ok! Let’s play a game! Your dead! Congratulations!” Best intro line to a video ever! Great job LoTL! I am using this video to inspire my creative writing (designing a religion for a god of nobility and magic in a TTRPG setting!) Thanks a lot kiddo!

@vanzetti1927 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video, honestly. But the breaks for the puppy was ADORABLE. I am very happy those moments did not get edited out.

@lynseybowe8693 Жыл бұрын

Love hearing your dog’s cute barks during the video. The oracle of Delphi and other similar sites have always fascinated me.

@jimbrittain402 Жыл бұрын

First, you make scholarship delightful. Second, it's good to see your face again. Third, your voice is an extra attraction. Mark this day with a white stone; another Cinzia video. (Take your damn upvote, already.)

@kernira Жыл бұрын

I'm in the midst of my annual read of Dante's Divine Comedy so this video and one on the devil fill in a lot of his Inferno background. I thoroughly enjoyed it, thank you for all the work that you put into these.

@ruthbennett7563 Жыл бұрын

If you’re looking for a light take on the DC, then Red’s videos on the OSP channel are just a hoot. (I reread the DC periodically to keep my own foolishness in check.)

@JoseRamirez-vb1sk Жыл бұрын

Hermes gives the brochure for the land of the dead. It is there the dead learn there are no pajamas allowed. For my trail can I use the "blame on it on the al-aaaaa-alchohol, baby, the Hennessy made me feel loose, the patron put me in the zone". Also, I have an original sin, I poked a badger with a spoon.🎉

@NetherworldBibliotek Жыл бұрын

I haven't heard the word 'povos' in so long. It brought a smile to my face.

@averongodoffire8098 7 ай бұрын

I can imagine Hermes collecting me with first saying “congratulations you’re dead!” With the cadence as yours

@somnaire3418 Жыл бұрын

I always love your videos, your voice and all the wonderful knowledge you have to give. ^_^ Hope that you are in a cool place with this upcoming Summer and its heat and or, in the very least, are able to be keeping cool during Summer. I look forward to your next production. :3

@rnrsteev Жыл бұрын

Thank You So Very Much. I like to listen to stuff late at night to fall asleep. I'm not saying you're boring, but very soothing. I'll pick it up in the morning where I dozed off.

@trentzelazny7728 Жыл бұрын

Hi. Only just found your channel and love it. Have watched several since I found you. Fascinating and great presentation. Thanks for doing what you do 🙏👍

@howardhavardramberg7160 Жыл бұрын

You communicate with your dog! So cute! I feel like so few people actually talk with their pets, it's lovely.~

@m0ntypth0n Жыл бұрын

She speaks so clearly. I appreciate that

@oracleofthedead 3 ай бұрын

highly recommend watching Living Mythology's channel, they retell the stories (especially Hades) in such a beautiful way and even provide a new insight on these stories

@cheryldeboissiere1851 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. I bow 🙇‍♀️ to your greater knowledge of Greek Afterlife mythology.

@markbradford8626 Жыл бұрын

ace as always :) may the gods of the overworld smile down and protect you

@paigecampbell9434 Жыл бұрын

I love your style of explaining these classic mythological writings wonderful!!

@goopygremlin7304 Жыл бұрын

I would love reading lists or bibliographies from these videos!

@ofthewoodbooks4278 Ай бұрын

Cinzia! I just discovered your channel and am OBSESSED! And this was before I found out we share a surname. Thanks for all you do!

@MrAaroncissell Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to the next few videos. I will wait for the video on the different cults. You bring the joy of contemplation and wonder back to someone who misses reading. Thanks.

@KarlWitsman 27 күн бұрын

Thank you! Much of this was familiar, thanks to my teenage interest in mythology, but I had no idea that the Greeks had a belief in reincarnation as a regular process. Sorry about the tech issues, but the doggie interactions were very cute.

@tenebrousoul9368 Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on the priestess Kassandra/Cassandra?

@millymollymrst3537 Жыл бұрын

Love hearing about the underworld, great video. Cant wait for your devil video.😊

@DavosTheDegen Жыл бұрын

Another amazing video! Found your channel around the start of the year and I love your content :)

@winterburden Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this exciting underworld video Cinzia!

@victoriadiesattheend.8478 Жыл бұрын

How lovely. Thank you so much, Cinzia.

@Elvertaw Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!! I always learn so much watching you!!

@michaelgonzales1845 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, I discovered your channel just last night and I'm really enjoying them. Your the first channel I've ever subscribed too on KZfaq.

@elliedb5656 Жыл бұрын

You're absolutely lovely as always! It's a real pleasure to listen to you talking on such interesting topics 📖❤ And hello to your cute little dogs~

@WolfieDawn Жыл бұрын

Omg yes!!!! I'm always so happy to see a new video from you! ❤❤❤❤ Reading really does save lives. Keep reading - ESPECIALLY the books America is trying to ban.

@scarecrow939 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are the perfect balance of nerdy learning; super enjoy, and asmr. Truly thankful for your channel.

@dp6003 Жыл бұрын

I have enjoyed listening to your presentation today The site of the rivers are easily explainable.

@jviland Жыл бұрын

great work and great vid, as always!!

@williamcainjr8496 Жыл бұрын

Good to see you making content again! I hope you have been doing well.

@adeeraborge Жыл бұрын

Love love love LOVE your videos! ❤

@danielstarkey9953 Жыл бұрын

Just discovered this channel. Your voice is so deep and pronunciation so received (I think, not an expert on differences on UK regional speech), you sound like an incredible villain. Bummed it took me so long to find such a great history/archaeology/classics channel. Thank you for your work!

@gamenation9485 Жыл бұрын

This was a good one Cinzia, loved this but please stop melting my heart, you fascinating Lady, not everyone can be this cool 🖤

@goblin3359 9 ай бұрын

This was fascinating. Thank you.

@thorgeist Жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful break down!

@TheSilveryew 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for another superb video as always ^_^

@doradestroy 4 ай бұрын

I needed some info on Hades, I'm thrilled to find your channel as a result! ❤‍🔥

@J_Z913 Жыл бұрын

Loved this one! ❤️

@aliensurfer3976 Жыл бұрын

You are a great scholar, actress and artist. Deeply grateful for your work. Thank you.

@josefeliciano1077 Жыл бұрын

Great video,thanks!

@anothercell Жыл бұрын

good video, do you have a list of sources you used? as someone who is very interested in greek mythology and cult, i would love to read these books/articles

@Heothbremel Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤ these are helping me write a romance novel, thank you!

@steveyj3002 Жыл бұрын

Your voice is beautiful

@CinziaDuBois Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much, that's really kind of you to say

@StarlahMutiny Жыл бұрын

We should be able to select this voice as an option on Waze!

@lungelongubane4071 Жыл бұрын

I'm always intrigued to learn anything abt the underworld especially how there are different perspectives to it in terms of how it's represented ❤❤

@georgeoldsterd8994 Жыл бұрын

Curious is that different countries mention the ancient Greek burial coin tradition differently. The British and Americans say the coins were put in the deceased's mouth, but the Russians (and other east-Europeans say coins were put on one's eyes. I wonder if this depended on source or on translation? 🤔

@iannmiller 7 ай бұрын

Great channel :) thank you

@jeffbrownstain Жыл бұрын

NO. I hope YOU'RE doing splendidly. I didn't even realize it was almost ten minutes in and my favorite parasocial greeting hadn't come up yet.

@kadinmay Жыл бұрын

Love your channel very much. :)

@evanames5940 Жыл бұрын

Very Good. Thanks

@roxyndra Жыл бұрын

For anyone curious, Charon (Χάρων) [IPA: ˈxaro:n] in Ancient Greek would be pronounced like Khárōn.

@MiloOnYoutube Жыл бұрын

thank u 4 teaching 👏

@cheryldeboissiere1851 Жыл бұрын

Hel is the Norse Goddess of the Underworld. If I’m not mistaken, it is known as Niffelheim.

@rocklee4523 Жыл бұрын

Yay! You are the best! 🖤💚

@FaerywingArt Жыл бұрын

Been watching your videos for quite awhile & always enjoy them. These last several including this one have been really interesting to me, since I’m really focused on the Hades video game at the moment. I really adore both Thanatos & Zagreus in the game & would love to hear more about them!

@maggiescarlet Жыл бұрын

I'm playing that game too and loving the mythology! I'm not very skilled so it's taking me awhile to get through (I'm up to Theseus), and I'm taking a break to play Spiritfarer. Which is funny because it's also loosely based on the Underworld, taking on Charon's job but in a more wholesome way :)

@FaerywingArt Жыл бұрын

@@maggiescarlet I’ll have to try that other game out! I’m quite always into the game now, but I’ve been playing it obsessively, lol. I would recommend to you to google up the best builds as far as keepsake/aspect/and boons for each weapon. That helped me out a lot! Also, there are videos out there with good beginner tips. I’ve found the distance weapons don’t work as well for me, the melee is better, especially Malphon. I guess it fits my play style best.

@maggiescarlet Жыл бұрын

@@FaerywingArt I'll look into that next time I dive into its depths haha. The fists are my favourite too, especially with the magnetic power on it- can't remember names. The shield works pretty well for me too, just barging in and out of the fray basically! Spiritfarer is very different, almost like hotel/resource management, getting to know and completing requests for the souls, and a little bit of platforming. Very relaxing :)

@BonnibelLecter Жыл бұрын

Good video! esp about such a multifaceted topic. Re: The oracle at Delphi, Religion for Breakfast here on youtube did a video exploring whether we now believe fumes are the culprit of the trances, and generally probably not.

@zoemills242 Жыл бұрын

Fascinating 😊

@johnrigler8858 Жыл бұрын

I love reading the works of Play-Doh!

@nickrhodes9031 Жыл бұрын

I keep pressing the like button but my tablet doesn't seem to believe me! I will therefore leave my like as a comment and confound my contrarian silicone intermediary. Interesting, insightful and entertaining as ever. Thank you dropping another gem into the proffered bowl of my day.

@lilykatmoon4508 Жыл бұрын

My dog Frekki is lying beside me as I watch this. Her ears perked right up when she hear your dog barking, lol.

@larrytuft9782 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@lebean8001 Жыл бұрын

the amount of ask a mortician vibes i got from the first 10 seconds of this had me doing a double take to check if i had clicked on a caitlin video

@fredwiggins4610 12 күн бұрын

Thank you

@clifb.3521 Жыл бұрын

06:27 I CANT WAIT 😍😍😍

@GothPaoki Жыл бұрын

It's very interesting how the ancient greek views on the underworld were translated on Christianity and the old testament since the biblical sheol is basically the hebrew version of the underworld as there's no heaven or hell on the old testament.

@russian.hamster5 Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad to hear more puppy barks ❤ Also, side note, I despise the Phlegethon it is a miserable time XD

@iamgroot6965 Жыл бұрын

I'm fading into elysium... I see bartholmew... HE'S BEAUTIFUL!

@HadesConstantineNightingale 6 ай бұрын

I have always wondered, if you knew you would be judged and sent to Tartarus, why would you bother paying the ferryman?

@sophieramati Жыл бұрын

Can you make a video about Aphrodite or Athena

@42ndLife Жыл бұрын

Aint going to lie, I plan on offering my soul to Hecate on hope she might accept my undying service. Hecate is my celebrity crush.

@mjkluck Жыл бұрын

Good stuff, Kiddo.

@RikudoMadaraUchiha Жыл бұрын

Hi Lady, I was wondering if you were planning a video on the latest drama over the Netflix Cleopatra business?

@CinziaDuBois Жыл бұрын

I don’t know what I would say - I’ve already done a whole video about the idea that Cleopatra isn’t black so I don’t know what more I can add 🤷🏻‍♀️

@starcapture3040 Жыл бұрын

@@CinziaDuBois were the Egyptians black or the Carthaginians? I saw a documentary where Hannibal was depicted as black whileseptimius severus was also black.

@HadesConstantineNightingale 6 ай бұрын

Love learning about my name sake.

@theblackgoatofthewoods Жыл бұрын

Really fun to hear how much of this that Dante Allegeri straight up copyed from this

@jzilla989 Жыл бұрын

Now I just wanna play Hades again.

@jayson1geek479 Жыл бұрын

I love ancient greek people!!!!!!❤❤😘

@TheGrinbery Жыл бұрын

The doggo alsp gives her imput on the matter of the underworld

@jerrydrouillard Жыл бұрын

I’ve always pronounced it Sharon with a long o.

@grapeshot Жыл бұрын

Yeah Hades it's nothing like Dante's version of hell with his many levels.

@mostafaghanbari5307 7 ай бұрын

He does the beautiful Lady of the Library memorize the myriads of hard-to-prononce names and place names?

@Gojirosan Жыл бұрын

This video makes me feel like a good little bean.

@jeffbrownstain Жыл бұрын

Perfect pause at the glitch at 12:14 for this comment 🤔 No wonder my entire life has been spent longing for non existence... I probably already have that floating rock in the void that I always wanted as my own... Ugh, home is in the infinite beyond 😔

@almitrahopkins1873 Жыл бұрын

The land on the dead is named Hades, the king is named for the land he ruled. That’s why he is also called Pluton, which is a name of the god alone. It’s like kings and queens being called England, Spain, France and the like, instead of their personal names. We know lots about Hades, but little about its ruler.