Science Fair Project Encyclopedia
Underworld
- For other meanings of the word "underworld" see Underworld (disambiguation)
In the study of mythology and religion, the underworld is a generic term approximately equivalent to the lay term afterlife, referring to any place to which newly-dead souls go.
See also: psychopomp.
Underworlds
Aboriginal mythology
Akkadian mythology
Buddhist mythology
Celtic mythology
Christianity
Egyptian mythology
Fijian mythology
Finnish mythology
Greek mythology
Hinduism
Incan mythology
Inuit mythology
Islam
Indonesian mythology
- Patal
Japanese mythology
- Soku-no-Kumi
- Yomi-no-kuni
Latvian mythology
Mayan mythology
Melanesian mythology
- Tuma
Norse mythology
Oromo mythology
- Ekera
Polynesian mythology
- Avaiki
- Bulotu
- Bulu
- Burotu
- Iva
- Lua-o-Milu
- Murimuria
- Nabangatai
- Nga-Atua
- Pulotu
- Rangi Tuarea
- Te Toi-o-nga-Ranga
- Uranga-o-Te-Ra
Pueblo mythology
- Shipap
Roman mythology
Slavic mythology
- Irij
Sumerian mythology
Vodun
Wagawaga mythology
- Hiyoyoa
Rulers of the Underworld
(Note: this includes guardian-type creatures, ghosts, and spirits such as demons, veli, and Cerberus)
Aboriginal mythology
Akkadian mythology
Albanian mythology
Armenian mythology
- Spandaramat
Aztec mythology
Babylonian mythology
- Erra
- Nergal
- Ninlil
- Sursunabu
- Ur-shanabi
- Utnapishtim
Balinese mythology
Bon mythology
- gNyan
Buddhist mythology
- Emma-O
- Yama
Canaanite mythology
Celtic mythology
- Arawn
- Bean Sidhe
- Cernunnos
- Cwn Annwn
- Gwyn ap Nudd
- Latiaran
- Manannan mac Lir
- Midir
- Morrigan
- Niamh
- Pwyll
- Sluagh
- Tethra
Chinese mythology
Christianity
Egyptian mythology
- Aker
- Am-heh
- Ament
- Ammit
- Andjety
- Apep
- Apis
- Cherti
- Chontamenti
- Ha
- Har-nedj-itef
- Imiut
- Isdes
- Isis
- Ma'at
- Mehen
- Naunet
- Nehebkau
- Nephthys
- Nuit
- Nun
- Osiris
- Seker
- Set
- Thoth
Elamite mythology
- Jabru
Etruscan mythology
Finnish mythology
- Kalma
- Kiu-Tytto
- Kivutar
- Lovitar
- Surma
- Tuonen akka
- Tuonetar
- Tuoni
- Vammatar
Greek mythology
Gypsy mythology
- Mulo
Haida mythology
Hinduism
Hopi mythology
Ibo mythology
Incan mythology
Indonesian mythology
- Dewi Shri
- Ndara
Inuit mythology
Islamic mythology
Japanese mythology
- Hisa-Me
- Hotoke
- Ika-Zuchi-no-Kami
- Jikininki
- Shiti Dama
- Shi-Ryo
Kassite mythology
- Dur
Khmer mythology
- Preas Eyssaur
Latvian mythology
Lunda mythology
- Kalunga
Maya mythology
Narragansett mythology
Navaho mythology
- Estanatelhi
Niquiran mythology
- Mictanteot
Norse mythology
Orokolo mythology
- Kiavari
Persian mythology
Phoenician mythology
- Horon
Phrygian mythology
Polynesian mythology
- Auraka
- Degei
- Hikuleo
- Hina
- Hine-nui-te-Po
- Kanaloa
- Kiho
- Limu
- Makea Tutara
- Mahiuki
- Mahu-ike
- Marama
- Mauri
- Merau
- Milu
- Miru
- Ratu-mai-mbula
- Rimu
- Rohi
- Samulayo
- Tangaroa
- Whiro
Prussian mythology
Pueblo mythology
- Iyatiku
Roman mythology
- Cerberus
- Dea Tacita
- Dis Pater
- Egestes
- Fames
- Inferii Dii
- Larenta
- Letum
- Libitina
- Mors
- Pluto
- Proserpina
- Viduus
Russian mythology
Saami mythology
Salish mythology
- Amotken
Siberian mythology
- Chebeldei
- Kul
Slavic mythology
Sumerian mythology
- Edimmu
- Ekimmu
- Endukugga
- Enmesarra
- Ereshkigal
- Gidim
- Gula
- Irkalla
- Kur
- Namtar
- Nergal
- Neti
- Nindukugga
- Ninlil
- Urshanabi
- Ziusudra
Syrian mythology
Tamil mythology
Vodun
Wagawaga mythology
- Tumudurere
Yoruba mythology
Yurak mythology
Zuni mythology
- Uhepono
Fictional underworlds
- The evil Outer Planes of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game
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