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: Ritual or literary "round trips" to Hades, such as those performed by heroes like Alkestis or Admetos.

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The study identifies several layers of evolving beliefs and representations: : Ritual or literary "round trips" to Hades,

: The work compares formal literary texts (such as Homer or Euripides) with epigraphic materials (inscriptions and physical artifacts) to highlight how collective feelings toward death and the afterlife evolved. Structural Elements of Greek Eschatology This shift introduced an element of hope for

The discourse surrounding the afterlife in this period often centered on specific concepts:

The research investigates how ancient Greek society conceptualized and articulated the "Afterlife" from the Homeric period through the late Roman era (4th century AD). It explores the construction of an imaginary space and the perception of time within these representations.

: While fatalism was a persistent theme across the ages, there was a gradual emergence of the concept of "judgment of the deceased". This shift introduced an element of hope for the afterlife that was less prevalent in earlier, more purely fatalistic views.