Motifs of passage into worlds imaginary and fantastic.
Journal of Near-Death Studies 1992 DOI: 10.17514/jnds-1992-10-4-p205-231 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed |
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| Key points | Argues that the imagery associated with passage into otherworlds in out-of-body and near-death experiences matches imagery found in classic modern fantasies and fairy tales, suggesting a common underlying phenomenon. |
Abstract
Article matching phenomena associated with the passage into otherworlds as reported during out-of-body and near-death experiences, with imagery associated with the passage into otherworlds as depicted in classic modern fantasies and fairy tales.