Underworld (Kur)

In mythology, "Underworld" or "Kur" refers to the realm of the dead, often depicted as a shadowy or subterranean place where souls go after death. Different cultures have their interpretations of the Underworld; for instance, in ancient Mesopotamian beliefs, Kur was seen as a dark, barren region ruled by deities like Ereshkigal. The Underworld serves as a space for judgment and afterlife, contrasting with the living world. It embodies themes of mortality, the afterlife, and the mysteries surrounding human existence, reflecting beliefs about what happens after we die.