Underworld

For other meanings of the word "underworld" see Underworld (disambiguation)

In the study of mythology and religion, the underworld is a generic term, referring to any place to which newly-dead souls go.

See also: psychopomp.

Underworlds:

1. Aboriginal mythology
   1. Beralku
2. Akkadian mythology
   1. Ereshkigal
   2. Nergal
3. Buddhist mythology
   1. Neraka
4. Celtic mythology
   1. Annwn
   2. Mag Mell
5. Christianity
   1. Heaven
   2. Hell
   3. Limbo
   4. Purgatory
6. Egyptian mythology
   1. Aaru
   2. Ament
   3. Duat
   4. Neter-khertet
7. Fijian mythology
   1. Nabangatai
8. Finnish mythology
   1. Tuonela
9. Greek mythology
   1. Elysium
   2. Hades
   3. Tartarus
10. Hinduism
    1. Amaravati
    2. Soma
    3. Svarga
11. Incan mythology
    1. Uca Pacha
12. Inuit mythology
    1. Adlivun
13. Islam
    1. Jannah
    2. Jahannam
14. Idonesian mythology
    1. Patal
15. Japanese mythology
    1. Soku-no-Kumi
    2. Yomi-no-kuni
16. Latvian mythology
    1. Aizsaule
17. Maya mythology
    1. Metnal
    2. Mitlan
    3. Xibalba
18. Melanesian mythology
    1. Tuma
19. Norse mythology
    1. Helheim
20. Oromo mythology
    1. Ekera
21. Polynesian mythology
    1. Avaiki
    2. Bulotu
    3. Bulu
    4. Burotu
    5. Iva
    6. Lua-o-Milu
    7. Murimuria
    8. Nabangatai
    9. Nga-Atua
    10. Pulotu
    11. Rangi Tuarea
    12. Te Toi-o-nga-Ranga
    13. Uranga-o-Te-Ra
22. Pueblo mythology
    1. Shipap
23. Roman mythology
    1. Hades
24. Slavic mythology
    1. Irij
25. Sumerian mythology
    1. Dilmun
26. Vodun
    1. Guinee
27. Wagawaga mythology
    1. Hiyoyoa

Rulers of the Underworld (Note: this includes guardian-type creatures, ghosts, and spirits such as demons, veli, and Cerberus)

1. Aboriginal mythology
   1. Baiame (Kamilaroi)
   2. Eingana
2. Akkadian mythology
   1. Allu
   2. Anu
   3. Anunnaku
   4. Etemmu
   5. Gallu
   6. Humbaba
   7. Mamitu
   8. Nergal
   9. Utnapishtim
3. Albanian mythology
   1. Bukura e dheut
4. Armenian mythology
   1. Spandaramat
5. Aztec mythology
   1. Chalmecacihuilt
   2. Chalmecatl
   3. Ciucoatl
   4. Ciuteoteo
   5. Teoyaomqui
   6. Xipe Totec
6. Babylonian mythology
   1. Erra
   2. Nergal
   3. Ninlil
   4. Sursunabu
   5. Ur-shanabi
   6. Utnapishtim
7. Bon mythology
   1. gNyan
8. Buddhist mythology
   1. Emma-O
   2. Yama
9. Canaanite mythology
   1. Mot
10. Celtic mythology
    1. Arawn
    2. Bean Sidhe
    3. Cernunnos
    4. Cwn Annwn
    5. Gwyn ap Nudd
    6. Latiaran
    7. Manannan mac Lir
    8. Midir
    9. Morrigan
    10. Niamh
    11. Pwyll
    12. Sluagh
    13. Tethra
11. Chinese mythology
    1. Gui
    2. Yan-lo
12. Christianity
    1. Angels
    2. Demons
    3. Satan
    4. Saint Peter
13. Egyptian mythology
    1. Aker
    2. Am-heh
    3. Ament
    4. Ammit
    5. Andjety
    6. Apep
    7. Apis
    8. Cherti
    9. Chontamenti
    10. Ha
    11. Har-nedj-itef
    12. Imiut
    13. Isdes
    14. Isis
    15. Ma'at
    16. Mehen
    17. Naunet
    18. Nehebkau
    19. Nephthys
    20. Nuit
    21. Nun
    22. Osiris
    23. Seker
    24. Set
    25. Thoth
14. Elamite mythology
    1. Jabru
15. Etruscan mythology
    1. Charun
    2. Culsu
    3. Februus
    4. Mania
    5. Mantus
    6. Tuchulcha
    7. Vanth
16. Finnish mythology
    1. Kalma
    2. Kiu-Tytto
    3. Kivutar
    4. Lovitar
    5. Surma
    6. Tuonen akka
    7. Tuonetar
    8. Tuoni
    9. Vammatar
17. Greek mythology
    1. Cerberus
    2. Charon
    3. Hades
    4. Keres
    5. Persephone
    6. Styx
    7. Thanatos
18. Gypsy mythology
    1. Mulo
19. Haida mythology
    1. Ta'xet
    2. Tia
20. Hinduism
    1. Bali
    2. Chitragupta
    3. Dhumorna
    4. Durgha
    5. Nagas
    6. Rudra
    7. Soma
    8. Varuna
    9. Vivasvat
    10. Yama
21. Hopi mythology
    1. Kachina
22. Ibo mythology
    1. Ala
23. Incan mythology
    1. Supay
    2. Vichama
24. Indonesian mythology
    1. Dewi Shri
    2. Ndara
25. Inuit mythology
    1. Pana
    2. Sedna
26. Islamic mythology
    1. Hafaza
    2. Huri
    3. Ifrit
    4. Jinn
    5. Mala'ikah
    6. Peri
27. Japanese mythology
    1. Hisa-Me
    2. Hotoke
    3. Ika-Zuchi-no-Kami
    4. Jikininki
    5. Shiti Dama
    6. Shi-Ryo
28. Kassite mythology
    1. Dur
29. Khmer mythology
    1. Preas Eyssaur
30. Latvian mythology
    1. Veli
    2. Velu mate
    3. Zemes mate
31. Lunda mythology
    1. Kalunga
32. Maya mythology
    1. Ahau-Kin
    2. Ah Puch
    3. Bolontiku
    4. Carakan
    5. Chamer
    6. Cizin
    7. Cum Hau
    8. Hun Came
    9. Vucub Caquix
    10. Zipacna
33. Narragansett mythology
    1. Chepi
34. Navaho mythology
    1. Estanatelhi
35. Niquiran mythology
    1. Mictanteot
36. Norse mythology
    1. Garm
    2. Hel
    3. Holler
    4. Ran
37. Orokolo mythology
    1. Kiavari
38. Persian mythology
    1. Dahaka
39. Phoenician mythology
    1. Horon
40. Phrygian mythology
    1. Men
41. Polynesian mythology
    1. Auraka
    2. Degei
    3. Hikuleo
    4. Hina
    5. Hine-nui-te-Po
    6. Kanaloa
    7. Kiho
    8. Limu
    9. Makea Tutara
    10. Mahiuki
    11. Mahu-ike
    12. Marama
    13. Mauri
    14. Merau
    15. Milu
    16. Miru
    17. Ratu-mai-mbula
    18. Rimu
    19. Rohi
    20. Samulayo
    21. Tangaroa
    22. Whiro
42. Prussian mythology
    1. Picullus
43. Pueblo mythology
    1. Iyatiku
44. Roman mythology
    1. Cerberus
    2. Dea Tacita
    3. Dis Pater
    4. Egestes
    5. Fames
    6. Inferii Dii
    7. Larenta
    8. Letum
    9. Libitina
    10. Mors
    11. Pluto
    12. Proserpina
    13. Viduus
45. Russian mythology
    1. Baba Yaga
    2. Koshchei
46. Saami mythology
    1. Yambe-akka
47. Salish mythology
    1. Amotken
48. Siberian mythology
    1. Chebeldei
    2. Kul

49. Slavic mythology
    1. Crnobog
    2. Nyia
    3. Rusalka
50. Sumerian mythology
    1. Edimmu
    2. Ekimmu
    3. Endukugga
    4. Enmesarra
    5. Ereshkigal
    6. Gidim
    7. Gula
    8. Irkalla
    9. Kur
    10. Namtar
    11. Nergal
    12. Neti
    13. Nindukugga
    14. Ninlil
    15. Urshanabi
    16. Ziusudra
51. Syrian mythology
    1. Reshep
52. Tamil mythology
    1. Cur
53. Vodun
    1. Baron Cemetière
    2. Baron La Croix
    3. Baron Samedi
    4. Ghede
    5. Maman Brigitte
    6. Marassa Jumeaux
54. Wagawaga mythology
    1. Tumudurere
55. Yoruba mythology
    1. Oya
56. Yurak mythology
    1. Nga
57. Zuni mythology
    1. Uhepono