Underworld

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Underworld Underworld 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. In most cultures the term refers to a neutral or dystopic realm of the afterlife, instead of a heavenly or paradisiac one. Sometimes the underworld is identified as "Hell" because Hell is thought to be under the Earth. See also: descent to the underworld and psychopomp • Underworld is the title of a Doctor Who story based on the legend of the Golden Fleece • In certain games of the Legend of Zelda series, Hyrule has an underworld. • In "The Birds" (1963) When Mitch and Melonie are on top of the hill during Cathy’s party. This has influenced several gothic fiction texts. • Karzahni, where poor Matoran workers were sent before Mata Nui ’s coming in the Bionicle mythos. • In the television series Charmed, The Underworld was the residence of evil beings. • From Star Trek, Gre’thor and Fek’lhr appear in Klingon mythology. • In the television series Power Rangers: Mystic Force, the antagonists reside in a world which appears to be quite literally under the surface of the earth. Nevertheless, several ghoulish characters —such as Vampires, Werewolves, Zombies, Mummies and even someone very similar to Frankenstein’s monster — act as primary residents (this version of the Underworld is more similar to Hades or Hell). • Underworld (2003 film), directed by Len Wiseman and starring Kate Beckinsale about a war between vampires and werewolves. There was also a sequel Underworld: Evolution (2006) and followed by a prequel, Underworld 3: The Rise of the Lycans • In the animated television series Chaotic, there’s a tribe called the UnderWorld in perim. • In Tony Hawk’s Underground 2 in the New Orleans area, if you complete the "Raise The Dead" goal, there will be a mini-movie showing the opening of the underworld in the middle of the city. • In the anime Renkin 3-kyū Magical ? Pokān, four princesses (a witch, a vampire, a werewolf, and an android) live in Japan Names of the Underworld Rulers of the Underworld (Note: this includes guardian-type creatures, ghosts, and spirits such as demons, veli, and Cerberus) References in popular culture • The setting for the Heroes in Hell shared world series of Bangsian Fantasy works by Janet Morris, C. J. Cherryh and others. • The location of the captive Prince Rilian in The Silver Chair, of C. S. Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia series, is the Underland (Narnia). • The evil Outer Planes of the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game. • The Netherworld of the Playstation 2 videogame Disgaea: Hour of Darkness and other games of the series. • The Underworld in the videogame Devil May Cry in Mission 19 "Enter the Corrupted World" • The Underwhere in Super Paper Mario, where people whose "games have ended" go to. • A high-end zone of the Guild Wars videogame series. • A representation of hell in the Mortal Kombat videogame series, known as the Netherrealm. 1 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aztec mythology Babylonian mythology Buddhist mythology Celtic mythology Chinese mythology Christian mythology Egyptian mythology Estonian mythology Fijian mythology Finnish mythology Greek mythology Hebrew mythology Hindu mythology Mictlan Kurnugia Naraka (also Niraya) Annwn, Mag Mell Underworld Yum gan (??) is an underworld though not necessarily negative like Diyu (? ?) Sheol/Hadēs (Abode of the dead), Gehenna/Tártaros (Hell), Abaddon, Limbo, Purgatory, Annihilationism Aaru, Anubis, Duat, Neter-khertet Toonela see Melanesian mythology. Tuonela Elysium, Asphodel Meadows, Hadēs, Tártaros Sheol, Gehenna Naraka, Patala, Yamaloka Inca mythology Uku Pacha Inuit mythology Adlivun Islamic mythology Japanese mythology Korean Mythology Latvian mythology Māori mythology Mapuche mythology Maya mythology Melanesian mythology Norse mythology Jahannam, Narr , Jannah, Barzakh, Araf Yomi, Jigoku "Ji-Ok" ?? ?? Aizsaule Hawaiki Pellumawida, Degin, Wenuleufu, Ngullchenmaiwe Metnal, Xibalba (includes Fijian) Bulu, Burotu, Murimuria, Nabangatai, Tuma Gimlé, Hel, Niflheim, Valhalla, Vingólf 2 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Oromo mythology Philippine mythology Polynesian mythology Pueblo mythology Roman mythology Slavic mythology Sumerian mythology Vodou mythology Wagawaga mythology Ekera Kasanaan, Empiyerno Underworld Avaiki, Bulotu, Iva, Lua-o-Milu, Nga- Atua, Pulotu, Rangi Tuarea, Te Toi-onga-Ranga, Uranga-o-Te-Ra Shipap Inferno, Avernus, Orcus/Hadēs, Pluto Podsvetie, Peklo, Nava Dilmun, Kur, Irkalla Guinee Hiyoyoa See Also • Organized crime 3 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Aboriginal mythology Baiame (Kamilaroi), Eingana Akkadian mythology Albanian mythology Armenian mythology Aztec mythology Balinese mythology Bon mythology Buddhist mythology Canaanite mythology Celtic mythology Underworld Allu, Anu, Anunnaku, Ereshkigal, Etemmu, Gallu, Humbaba, Mamitu, Nergal, Utnapishtim E Bukura e Dheut Spandaramat Mictlantecuhtli, Mictecacihuatl, Chalmecacihuilt, Chalmecatl Batara Kala, Setesuyara gNyan Yama, Emma-O-, Yanluo Mot Arawn, Bean Sidhe, Cernunnos, Cwn Annwn, Gwyn ap Nudd, Latiaran, Manannan mac Lir, Midir, Morrigan, Niamh, Pwyll, Sluagh, Tethra Gui, Yanluo Angels, Demons, Devil, God, Michael, Saint Peter, Satan Aken, Aker (strictly only the gatekeeper), Am-heh, Amunet, Ammit, Andjety, Anubis, Apep, Apis, Astennu, Ha, Imiut (if the Imiut was ever considered a god), Isis, Mehen, Naunet, Nehebkau, Nephthys, Nun, Nut, Osiris, Ptah, Seker, Thoth Jabru Vanapagan Charun, Culsu, Februus, Mania, Mantus, Nethuns, Tuchulcha, Vanth Kalma, Kipu-Tyttö, Kivutar, Lovitar, Surma, Tuonen akka, Tuonetar, Tuoni, Vammatar Cerberus, Charon, Hadēs, Keres, Persephone, Styx, Thánatos, Tártaros sasuleti Ta’xet, Tia Yamaraja Kachina Ala Supay, Vichama Pana, Sedna Hafaza, Huri, Iblis/Shaitan, Ifrit, Jinn, Mala’ikah, Peri Hisa-Me, Hotoke, Ika-Zuchi-no-Kami, Jikininki, Shiko-Me, Shiti Dama, Shi-Ryo, Yama Dur Preas Eyssaur Veli, Velu mate, Zemes mate Mot Kalunga Babylonian mythology Erra, Nergal, Ninlil, Sursunabu, Ur-shanabi, Utnapishtim Chinese mythology Christian mythology Egyptian mythology Elamite mythology Estonian mythology Etruscan mythology Finnish mythology Greek mythology Georgian mythology Haida mythology Hinduism Hopi mythology Ibo mythology Incan mythology Inuit mythology Islamic mythology Japanese mythology Kassite mythology Khmer mythology Latvian mythology Levantine mythology Lunda mythology Indonesian mythology Dewi Shri, Ndara 4 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Maori mythology Maya mythology Melanesian mythology Narragansett mythology Navaho mythology Niquiran mythology Norse mythology Orokolo mythology Persian mythology Kewa Xibalba Underworld (includes Fijian mythology) Degei, Ratumaibulu, Samulayo Chepi Estanatelhi Mictanteot Garmr, Hel, Ran Kiavari Angra Mainyu, Azhi Dahaka, Peri Philippine mythology ""Bathala", Demonyo Demon, Lucifer, Dyablo Diablo, Satan, Diyos (Look to the Christian God Mythology for more information) Phoenician mythology Horon Phrygian mythology Men Polynesian mythology Hikuleo, Hina, Hine-nui-te-Po, Kanaloa, Kiho-tumu, Makea Tutara, Mahiuki, Mahu-ike, Marama, Mauri , Merau, Milu , Miru, Rimu, Rohe (mythology), Whiro Prussian mythology Pueblo mythology Roma (Gypsy) mythology Roman mythology Russian mythology Saami mythology Salish mythology Siberian mythology Slavic mythology Sumerian mythology Cerberus, Dea Tacita, Dis Pater, Egestes, Fames, Inferi Dii, Larenta, Letum, Libitina, Mors, Orcus, Pluto, Proserpina, Viduus Dyavol, Satanaya Yambe-akka Amotken Chebeldei, Kul Crnobog, Flins, Marzana, Nyia Edimmu, Ekimmu, Endukugga, Enmesarra, Ereshkigal, Gidim, Gula, Irkalla, Kur, Namtar, Nergal, Neti, Nindukugga, Ninlil, Urshanabi, Ziusudra Reshep Cur Heros Erlik Baron Cimetière, Baron La Croix, Baron Samedi, Ghede, Maman Brigitte, Marassa Jumeaux Oya Nga Picullus Iyatiku Syrian mythology Tamil mythology Thracian mythology Turkic mythology Vodou Wagawaga mythology Tumudurere Yoruba mythology Yurak mythology 5 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Zuni mythology Uhepono Underworld Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underworld" Categories: Mythological cosmologies, Comparative mythology, Mythological places, Life after death, Hell This page was last modified on 20 May 2009, at 16:38 (UTC). 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