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AimanAbir18plus: Added image of otherworld

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	{{Short description\|Indo-European concept of a supernatural realm}}		{{Short description\|Indo-European concept of a supernatural realm}}
	{{Other uses}}		{{Other uses}}
			[[File:Irishfairytales01step 0137.jpg\|thumb\|Otherworld depicted by [[Arthur Rackham]] in ''[[Irish Fairy Tales]]'' (1920).]]
	In historical [[Indo-European religion]], the concept of an '''otherworld''', also known as an '''otherside''', is reconstructed in [[comparative mythology]]. Its name is a [[calque]] of ''orbis alius'' ([[Latin]] for "other world/side"), a term used by [[Lucan]] in his description of the [[Celtic Otherworld]].		In historical [[Indo-European religion]], the concept of an '''otherworld''', also known as an '''otherside''', is reconstructed in [[comparative mythology]]. Its name is a [[calque]] of ''orbis alius'' ([[Latin]] for "other world/side"), a term used by [[Lucan]] in his description of the [[Celtic Otherworld]].

Discospinster: Reverted edits by 62.163.151.150 (talk): not providing a reliable source (WP:CITE, WP:RS) (HG) (3.4.12)

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Reverted edits by 62.163.151.150 (talk): not providing a reliable source (WP:CITE, WP:RS) (HG) (3.4.12)

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	{{Other uses}}		{{Other uses}}
	In historical [[Indo-European religion]], the concept of an '''otherworld''', also known as an '''otherside''', is reconstructed in [[comparative mythology]]. Its name is a [[calque]] of ''orbis alius'' ([[Latin]] for "other world/side"), a term used by [[Lucan]] in his description of the [[Celtic Otherworld]].		In historical [[Indo-European religion]], the concept of an '''otherworld''', also known as an '''otherside''', is reconstructed in [[comparative mythology]]. Its name is a [[calque]] of ''orbis alius'' ([[Latin]] for "other world/side"), a term used by [[Lucan]] in his description of the [[Celtic Otherworld]].

	This concept is also mentioned in shows like Dragon ball Z.

	Comparable [[religious]], [[mythology\|mythological]] or [[metaphysical]] concepts, such as a realm of supernatural beings and a [[realm of the dead]], are found in cultures throughout the world.<ref name="cavendish">''Gods, goddesses, and mythology'', Volume 11, C. Scott Littleton, Marshall Cavendish, 2005, {{ISBN\|0-7614-7559-1}}, {{ISBN\|978-0-7614-7559-0}}. Pp. 1286-1287</ref> Spirits are thought to travel between worlds or layers of existence in such traditions, usually along an [[Axis mundi\|axis]] such as a [[world tree\|giant tree]], a tent pole, a river, a rope or mountains.<ref name=cavendish/><ref name=davidson/>{{Sfn\|Mallory\|Adams\|2006\|p=439}}		Comparable [[religious]], [[mythology\|mythological]] or [[metaphysical]] concepts, such as a realm of supernatural beings and a [[realm of the dead]], are found in cultures throughout the world.<ref name="cavendish">''Gods, goddesses, and mythology'', Volume 11, C. Scott Littleton, Marshall Cavendish, 2005, {{ISBN\|0-7614-7559-1}}, {{ISBN\|978-0-7614-7559-0}}. Pp. 1286-1287</ref> Spirits are thought to travel between worlds or layers of existence in such traditions, usually along an [[Axis mundi\|axis]] such as a [[world tree\|giant tree]], a tent pole, a river, a rope or mountains.<ref name=cavendish/><ref name=davidson/>{{Sfn\|Mallory\|Adams\|2006\|p=439}}

62.163.151.150: added a mention of dragon ball z, since otherworld is also in there.

2024-09-08T17:24:12Z

added a mention of dragon ball z, since otherworld is also in there.

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	{{Other uses}}		{{Other uses}}
	In historical [[Indo-European religion]], the concept of an '''otherworld''', also known as an '''otherside''', is reconstructed in [[comparative mythology]]. Its name is a [[calque]] of ''orbis alius'' ([[Latin]] for "other world/side"), a term used by [[Lucan]] in his description of the [[Celtic Otherworld]].		In historical [[Indo-European religion]], the concept of an '''otherworld''', also known as an '''otherside''', is reconstructed in [[comparative mythology]]. Its name is a [[calque]] of ''orbis alius'' ([[Latin]] for "other world/side"), a term used by [[Lucan]] in his description of the [[Celtic Otherworld]].

			This concept is also mentioned in shows like Dragon ball Z.

	Comparable [[religious]], [[mythology\|mythological]] or [[metaphysical]] concepts, such as a realm of supernatural beings and a [[realm of the dead]], are found in cultures throughout the world.<ref name="cavendish">''Gods, goddesses, and mythology'', Volume 11, C. Scott Littleton, Marshall Cavendish, 2005, {{ISBN\|0-7614-7559-1}}, {{ISBN\|978-0-7614-7559-0}}. Pp. 1286-1287</ref> Spirits are thought to travel between worlds or layers of existence in such traditions, usually along an [[Axis mundi\|axis]] such as a [[world tree\|giant tree]], a tent pole, a river, a rope or mountains.<ref name=cavendish/><ref name=davidson/>{{Sfn\|Mallory\|Adams\|2006\|p=439}}		Comparable [[religious]], [[mythology\|mythological]] or [[metaphysical]] concepts, such as a realm of supernatural beings and a [[realm of the dead]], are found in cultures throughout the world.<ref name="cavendish">''Gods, goddesses, and mythology'', Volume 11, C. Scott Littleton, Marshall Cavendish, 2005, {{ISBN\|0-7614-7559-1}}, {{ISBN\|978-0-7614-7559-0}}. Pp. 1286-1287</ref> Spirits are thought to travel between worlds or layers of existence in such traditions, usually along an [[Axis mundi\|axis]] such as a [[world tree\|giant tree]], a tent pole, a river, a rope or mountains.<ref name=cavendish/><ref name=davidson/>{{Sfn\|Mallory\|Adams\|2006\|p=439}}

Rodw: Disambiguating links to Parallel universe (intentional link to DAB) using DisamAssist.

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Disambiguating links to Parallel universe (intentional link to DAB) using DisamAssist.

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Parallel universe]]		*[[Parallel universe (disambiguation)\|Parallel universe]]
	*[[Extraterrestrial space]]		*[[Extraterrestrial space]]
	*[[Heaven]]		*[[Heaven]]

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Parallel universe]]		*[[Parallel universe]]
			*[[Extraterrestrial space]]
	*[[Heaven]]		*[[Heaven]]
	*[[Underworld]]		*[[Underworld]]

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	==See also==		==See also==
	*[[Parallel universe]]		*[[Parallel universe]]
			*[[Heaven]]
			*[[Hell]]

	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}

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	===Modern depictions===		===Modern depictions===
	The idea of the Otherworld has been adapted and used by several modern authors. [[J. R. R. Tolkien]] drew upon the ''[[Sir Orfeo]]'' text, which depicts a journey to the Otherworld as inspiration for the [[Mirkwood]] [[Elves in Middle-earth\|Elves]] of ''[[The Hobbit]]''.<ref>Andoni Cossio (2021) Sir Orfeo as the Source for the Medieval Romance Topoi of Abduction and Otherworld Rampant within The Hobbit’s Mirkwood, ANQ: A Quarterly Journal of Short Articles, Notes and Reviews, DOI: 10.1080/0895769X.2021.1967105</ref> [[C. S. Lewis]] also drew upon the tropes of the Celtic Otherworld in his creation of ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia]]'', which depicts the journey from this world to another.		The idea of the Otherworld has been adapted and used by several modern authors. [[J. R. R. Tolkien]] drew upon the ''[[Sir Orfeo]]'' text, which depicts a journey to the Otherworld, as inspiration for the [[Mirkwood]] [[Elves in Middle-earth\|Elves]] of ''[[The Hobbit]]''.<ref>Andoni Cossio (2021) Sir Orfeo as the Source for the Medieval Romance Topoi of Abduction and Otherworld Rampant within The Hobbit’s Mirkwood, ANQ: A Quarterly Journal of Short Articles, Notes and Reviews, DOI: 10.1080/0895769X.2021.1967105</ref> [[C. S. Lewis]] also drew upon the tropes of the Celtic Otherworld in his creation of ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia]]'', which depicts the journey from this world to another.

	==References==		==References==

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	===Greek===		===Greek===
	{{See also\|Mount Olympus\|Greek Underworld\|Hades\|Fortunate Isles}}		{{See also\|Mount Olympus\|Greek Underworld\|Hades\|Fortunate Isles}}
	In Greco-Roman mythology the Gods were said to dwell on [[Mount Olympus]] whereas the dead usually went to the [[Underworld]] or [[Fortunate Isles]] after death.		In Greco-Roman mythology the Gods were said to dwell on [[Mount Olympus]], whereas the dead usually went to the [[Underworld]] or [[Fortunate Isles]] after death.

	===Modern depictions===		===Modern depictions===

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	*[[Parallel universe]]		*[[Parallel universe]]
	*[[Heaven]]		*[[Heaven]]
	*[[~~Hell~~]]		*[[Underworld]]

	==References==		==References==

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	The idea of the Otherworld has been adapted and used by several modern authors. [[J. R. R. Tolkien]] drew upon the ''[[Sir Orfeo]]'' text, which depicts a journey to the Otherworld, as inspiration for the [[Mirkwood]] [[Elves in Middle-earth\|Elves]] of ''[[The Hobbit]]''.<ref>Andoni Cossio (2021) Sir Orfeo as the Source for the Medieval Romance Topoi of Abduction and Otherworld Rampant within The Hobbit’s Mirkwood, ANQ: A Quarterly Journal of Short Articles, Notes and Reviews, DOI: 10.1080/0895769X.2021.1967105</ref> [[C. S. Lewis]] also drew upon the tropes of the Celtic Otherworld in his creation of ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia]]'', which depicts the journey from this world to another.		The idea of the Otherworld has been adapted and used by several modern authors. [[J. R. R. Tolkien]] drew upon the ''[[Sir Orfeo]]'' text, which depicts a journey to the Otherworld, as inspiration for the [[Mirkwood]] [[Elves in Middle-earth\|Elves]] of ''[[The Hobbit]]''.<ref>Andoni Cossio (2021) Sir Orfeo as the Source for the Medieval Romance Topoi of Abduction and Otherworld Rampant within The Hobbit’s Mirkwood, ANQ: A Quarterly Journal of Short Articles, Notes and Reviews, DOI: 10.1080/0895769X.2021.1967105</ref> [[C. S. Lewis]] also drew upon the tropes of the Celtic Otherworld in his creation of ''[[The Chronicles of Narnia]]'', which depicts the journey from this world to another.

			==See also==
			*[[Parallel universe]]
	==References==		==References==
	{{Reflist}}		{{Reflist}}