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The '''Underworld''' is a place in myths and legends of many different cultures where the souls of the dead go and the gods reside. The underworld obviously plays an extremely important role in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. | The '''Underworld''' is a place in myths and legends of many different cultures where the souls of the dead go and the gods reside. The underworld obviously plays an extremely important role in [[Tomb Raider Underworld]]. | ||
| − | In Mayan culture this place is called [[Xibalba]], whilst in Norse mythology its names are [[Helheim]] and [[Niflheim]]. Also, one version of the Hindu underworld | + | In Mayan culture this place is called [[Xibalba]], whilst in Norse mythology its names are [[Helheim]] and [[Niflheim]]. Also, one version of the Hindu underworld, Bhogavati, is used in Tomb Raider: Underworld. [[Jacqueline Natla]] tells Lara that [[Avalon]] and Helheim are the same place. |
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[[Category:Tomb Raider Underworld]]. | [[Category:Tomb Raider Underworld]]. | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 13 March 2009
The Underworld is a place in myths and legends of many different cultures where the souls of the dead go and the gods reside. The underworld obviously plays an extremely important role in Tomb Raider Underworld.
In Mayan culture this place is called Xibalba, whilst in Norse mythology its names are Helheim and Niflheim. Also, one version of the Hindu underworld, Bhogavati, is used in Tomb Raider: Underworld. Jacqueline Natla tells Lara that Avalon and Helheim are the same place..
