The Encyclopedia of Hell

Name: The Encyclopedia of Hell
Price: 21.24 USD
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Rating: 4 (37 reviews)
Author: Van Scott, Miriam

by Van Scott, Miriam

Nonfiction Religion Spirituality

4.0 (37)

518 pages~8.6 hr readPublished by Thomas Dunne Books

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Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're fascinated by mythology and religious traditions across cultures, and you like having esoteric knowledge at your fingertips.
You write fiction or create art and need inspiration for underworld imagery, characters, and conceptual frameworks.
You approach the macabre and the occult with curiosity rather than fear, and you enjoy reference books you can dip in and out of.

Maybe not for you if...

You're looking for theology or philosophy that argues a particular faith's vision of hell is correct.
You prefer narrative-driven books to encyclopaedic formats.
You find detailed descriptions of torture and suffering distressing rather than intellectually interesting.

About this book

The Encyclopedia of Hell surveys representations of the underworld across cultures and historical periods. Organized alphabetically, entries document how the underworld appears in mythology, religion, art, opera, literature, theater, music, film, and television. The book draws from African legends, Native American stories, Asian folktales, and Western infernal traditions, along with more obscure sources. Entries range from descriptions of torture and punishment to humorous depictions of the afterlife. Extensive cross-references connect related concepts and characters from the netherworld, offering additional context on various underworld theories. The book presents what different historical imaginations have envisioned as the fate of the wicked after death.

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