What to Expect When You’re Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife . Robert Garland. 2025. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey. xiv + 344 pp. $29.95 (hardcover), ISBN 9780691266176.

Bettina Arnold

doi:10.1017/aaq.2026.10205

May 13, 2026American Antiquity

What to Expect When You’re Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife . Robert Garland. 2025. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey. xiv + 344 pp. $29.95 (hardcover), ISBN 9780691266176.

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The aim is to explore ancient perspectives on death and the afterlife, revealing how different cultures understood these concepts.
Literature review of ancient texts and archaeological findings related to death and the afterlife
Analysis of cultural rituals surrounding death in various ancient civilizations
Comparative approach to different mythologies and beliefs about the afterlife
Offers insights into the common themes of death and the afterlife across cultures
Sheds light on the rituals and practices used to honor the dead
Explores the philosophical implications of mortality in ancient societies

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This book examines ancient beliefs and rituals regarding death and the afterlife, highlighting cultural insights.

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What to Expect When You’re Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife. Robert Garland. 2025. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey. xiv + 344 pp. $29.95 (hardcover), ISBN 9780691266176.

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What to Expect When You’re Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife . Robert Garland. 2025. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey. xiv + 344 pp. $29.95 (hardcover), ISBN 9780691266176.

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What to Expect When You’re Dead: An Ancient Tour of Death and the Afterlife . Robert Garland. 2025. Princeton University Press, Princeton, New Jersey. xiv + 344 pp. $29.95 (hardcover), ISBN 9780691266176.

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