{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-death-9781837998050","title":"The Little Book of Death : A Curiosity of Human Impermanence","description":"\u003cp\u003eA beguiling exploration into the world beyond ours, this little book is filled with a colourful array of different perspectives, rituals and legends on the passing of life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Dive in to discover the history and culture of death from around the world and throughout history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e- Packed with a wealth of information, including depictions in mythology, literature and poetry, burial practices from around the world, and what death means to different people\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHumanity is united in its fascination with its own impermanence. This unwavering interest has inspired a wealth of spiritual and religious rituals, legendary stories and unique celebrations, from the Norse belief in the halls of Valhalla to the sky burials of Tibet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning thousands of years, from the Palaeolithic era to the twenty-first century, this book takes a look at our fascination with the afterlife, exploring the wide-ranging beliefs of different cultures and religions, bewitching and bittersweet mythology, and burial rites past and present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Astrid Carvel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAncient religions \u0026amp; mythologies, Folklore, myths \u0026amp; legends, The afterlife, reincarnation \u0026amp; past lives, Gift books\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 11 Jun 2026 by Octopus Publishing Group.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Astrid Carvel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57340862005626,"sku":"9781837998050","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0373\/4125\/files\/9781837998050.jpg?v=1790984877","url":"https:\/\/belfastbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-little-book-of-death-9781837998050","provider":"Belfast Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}