THIS book offers an account of the opinions held by the Greeks about the life of the human soul after death, and is thus intended as a contribution to the history of Greek religion. Such an undertaking has in a special measure to contend with the difficulties that face any inquiry into the religious life and thought of the Greeks. Greek religion was a natural growth, not a special foundation, and the ideas and feelings which gave it its inward tone and outward shape never received abstract...

"Psyche: The Cult of Souls and Belief in Immortality among the Greeks" by Erwin Rohde explores the ancient Greek understanding of the soul and the afterlife. Rohde delves into the cultural and religious practices surrounding death, emphasizing the significance of the psyche in Greek thought. He examines various myths, rituals, and philosophical ideas that shaped the Greeks' beliefs about immortality, illustrating how these concepts influenced their worldview. The book provides a comprehens...