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Many greek heroes, like achilles, lived in paradise here. unless they were super good, they couldn't go in there.

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What did the ancient Greeks do when someone died?

When a person died, the ancient Greeks believed that the person went to the underworld, either to the fields of Asphodel (where the niether good nor evil were kept), the Elysian Fields (where the heroes and the virtuous were kept), or Tartarus (where the wicked were punished).


What are some names of Ancient Greek cites?

Athens, Troy, Atlantis, Elysian Fields, Mt. Olympus, Tarataros (not sure how to spell it)


What were the names of the islands that the Greeks sent the dead people?

The Greeks sent the dead to the islands of the Blessed, also known as the Elysian Fields or Elysium. In ancient Greek mythology, these were idyllic realms where heroes and virtuous individuals went after death, enjoying eternal happiness and peace. Another name often associated with the afterlife in Greek beliefs is Hades, the underworld where most souls resided.


How long is the Elysian park fault?

The Elysian Park fault is a fault that lies in the Los Angeles Basin. The fault is ten miles wide by twenty miles long.


Where is the place that Romans believed they went to when they died?

The Romans believed that after death, souls journeyed to the Underworld, known as the "Hades" or "Orcus." This realm was ruled by the god Pluto (or Hades) and was divided into various sections, including the Elysian Fields for the virtuous, where souls enjoyed eternal happiness, and Tartarus for the wicked, where they faced punishment. Proper burial rites were crucial to ensure safe passage to the Underworld and to avoid unrest among the deceased.

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Where are the Elysian Fields?

The Elysian Fields are a mythological place where ancient Greeks believed the souls of the deceased heroic and virtuous people went to rest. It is similar to Paradise in monotheist beliefs.


When was Beyond Elysian Fields created?

Beyond Elysian Fields was created in 2004.


What is the duration of The Man from Elysian Fields?

The duration of The Man from Elysian Fields is 1.77 hours.


Who goes to the elysian fields in Greek mythology?

It is the "heaven" of sorts that the poets, priests, and the higher-than-average people would go when they died. So it is a part of Hades, the underworld.


When was The Man from Elysian Fields created?

The Man from Elysian Fields was created on 2002-09-27.


According to Greek mythology who ruled Elysian Fields?

In Greek mythology, Cronus is the ruler of the Elysian Fields according to authors like Pindar and Hesiod. However, the ruler can change depending on the author. For example, in Homer's "Odyssey" the ruler of the Elysian Fields is Rhadamanthus.


How do you pronounce elysian fields?

Ee-lay-gen


What is the heavenly part of the underworld called?

Elysian Fields.


Who did Aeneas meet in elysian fields?

Aeneas met his father in Elysian Fields, attempted to embrace him 3 times, but could not because his fathers "shade" was to thin to be embraced.


Is Elysian Fields as real as heaven?

Elysian Fields is a concept from Greek mythology, representing a paradise or afterlife. It is not considered a tangible, physical place like heaven is in various religious beliefs.


What are the ratings and certificates for The Closer - 2005 Elysian Fields 5-8?

The Closer - 2005 Elysian Fields 5-8 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12 USA:TV-14


Where do heros go in greek mytholagy?

In Greek and roman Mythology heroes went everywhere in Greece.