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The Ancient Practice of Sky Burial
How the nomads of Mongolia return their loved ones to the universe
For thousands of years, the nomads of Mongolia have roamed the steppes of Central Asia, carrying their belongings and setting up their tents, called “gers,” on the harsh, inhospitable land. One of the last remaining nomadic cultures on Earth, these … Continue reading
Earth Laid Upon a Corpse
An ancient Scottish burial rite, still practiced to this day, symbolizes the connection and divide between the soul and the material body
In the Scottish Highlands, a tradition of burying the deceased with a wooden plate, placed on the chest, piled with a mound of mixed salt and earth, has endured throughout the centuries, passed down from generation to generation, and remains … Continue reading
