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Tag Archives: Death
An Ancient Art: The Xolo Dog Sculptures
How the first Chihuahuas became totems of a good death in Aztec and Mayan art
When we look at the relationships humans create with their objects, we almost always uncover a sort of totemism—a deeper, worshiped meaning applied to something inanimate. And while the word totem may evoke the towering, carved pine poles of Alaska, … Continue reading
“Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers” by Mary Roach
Discover the scientific approach to life after death
Mary Roach’s “Stiff” is by no means a book that was meant for the masses to enjoy. The incredible detail with which the author documents the important work that corpses have done in the name of science is intensely morbid. … Continue reading
Funeral Practices in Sweden
Concerning death and funerals, the Swedish government caters to the needs of both its dominant Christian population, as well as those of every other religion
Though it’s filled with almost every kind of prominent world religion, Sweden also has a strong identity as a secularized country. This duality has thus influenced the way the Swedish government approaches the numerous funeral and burial practices in their … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Perspectives
Tagged Death, Dying, end-of-life, Funeral, Funeral Practices, Religion, Swede, Sweden, Swedes, Swedish
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“The Drowned Brother” by Brendan Constantine
Brendan Constantine looks at how bureaucracy helps us cope with loss in "The Drowned Brother"
“The Drowned Brother” is a eulogy-like poem that explores the revelation of the death of a brother in Brendan Constantine’s latest poetic novel “Calamity Joe”. In the poem, the narrator Calamity Joe relates the impersonal actions of the police and … Continue reading
Saying Goodbye to Actor Peter O’Toole
The "Lawrence of Arabia" actor passes away in London at the age of 81
It’s with a heavy heart that we say farewell to actor Peter O’Toole, who passed away yesterday at the age of 81. The beloved Irish/English actor was famous for his roles in films that have become indispensable to the world … Continue reading
Posted in Just Passed
Tagged 60s, Actor, Albert Finney, Audrey Hepburn, Death, English actor, Goodbye Mr. Chips, Ireland acting, Irish actor, Lawrence of Arabia, London, O'Toole, Peter, Peter O'Toole, Yorkshire Post
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Reality of Grief and Loss
Haunting photography symbolizes the loss of reality over the death of someone loved
Through her photography, Ellen Jantzen investigates the experiences of grief and loss. In photographs of her husband situated in various settings, she blurs out her husband’s image, leaving an empty presence on which the viewer projects his or her own personal experience. … Continue reading
