Netherworld: meaning, definitions and examples
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netherworld
[ หnษรฐษrwษrld ]
spiritual realm
The netherworld refers to a place or state believed to be inhabited by the souls of the dead. It is often depicted as a dark, underground realm where spirits or demons reside. Different cultures have varying beliefs about the netherworld, with some associating it with punishment and others with a peaceful afterlife.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The ancient Egyptians believed in the existence of the netherworld, which they called the Duat.
- Mythology often portrays heroes venturing into the netherworld to rescue loved ones or retrieve important artifacts.
Translations
Translations of the word "netherworld" in other languages:
๐ต๐น submundo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฐเคฒเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Unterwelt
๐ฎ๐ฉ dunia bawah
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพัะพะนะฑััะฝะธะน ัะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ zaลwiaty
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฅ็๏ผใใใใ๏ผ
๐ซ๐ท monde souterrain
๐ช๐ธ inframundo
๐น๐ท yeraltฤฑ dรผnyasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ ์น
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุนุงูู ุงูุณููู
๐จ๐ฟ podsvฤtรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ podsvetie
๐จ๐ณ ๅฅ็
๐ธ๐ฎ podzemlje
๐ฎ๐ธ undirheimar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะพ ะดาฏะฝะธะตะปัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแกแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ alt dรผnya
๐ฒ๐ฝ inframundo
Word origin
The word 'netherworld' originated in Middle English, combining 'nether' (meaning lower or underground) and 'world'. It has been used for centuries in various mythologies and religious beliefs to describe the realm of the dead or supernatural beings. The concept of a netherworld has fascinated people throughout history, inspiring stories, art, and cultural traditions.
See also: otherworldly, underworld, world, worldly, worldview, worldwide.