19 Bizarre & Fascinating Things Idahoans Can Be Buried With
The living always seem to be fascinated with the dead.
Death, burial rituals, cemeteries, the afterlife--they're the ultimate mystery. We all know none of us are getting out of here alive, but none of really knows what happens next. It's this intrigue and morbid curiosity that's led us to explore how different eras and cultures have approached their transition from one life to the next.
Some of us, for example, find cemeteries oddly comforting and interesting. Like tiny museums and time capsules, these peaceful hallowed grounds are filled with stories and memories. If only we could know the person whose named was etched in stone.
Sometimes, you can take it with you when you go.
Have you ever wondered why people want to be interred with their possessions? Some Idahoans pack for the afterlife like they're going on vacation. But the things people choose to be buried can tell us a lot about their values, beliefs, and the kind of life they lived.
The Egyptians, for example, buried their pharaohs with treasures, spices, and even lovers who were alive and well, thinking they'd need them in the afterlife. The Vikings sent their fallen soldiers off armed for battle in Valhalla. Today, we bury our deceased with personal possessions like their favorite books and beloved mementos to preserve what they cherished in life.
In a way, our interest in death and the afterlife is a testament to humanity's desire for meaning, connection, and continuity. It centers around honoring those who came before us, our search for peace in the face of the unknown, and the hope that our adventure in the next world is as wild and beautiful as the one we left behind.
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