What are some interesting death and coming back to life stories in mythology?

In 'The Odyssey', Odysseus visits the underworld. He meets the dead and manages to return to the world of the living. This story is full of adventures and challenges in the afterlife and his journey back.

In Greek mythology, there's the story of Orpheus and Eurydice. Eurydice died from a snakebite. Orpheus, her husband, went to the underworld and through his music managed to convince Hades to let Eurydice return with him. However, he broke the condition of not looking back at her until they reached the upper world, and she was lost again. This story shows themes of love, loss, and the power of art.

In Christianity, there's the story of Jesus who was crucified and then resurrected three days later. This is a central tenet of the Christian faith. In Egyptian mythology, Osiris was killed by his brother and then brought back to life by his wife Isis. Another example is from Greek mythology, where Hercules died and was made into a god, which could be seen as a form of coming back to life in a different state.

One 'coming back to life story' is that of Malala Yousafzai. She was shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' education. After a miraculous recovery, she came back stronger and continued her fight for education rights around the world. Her story shows great courage and the will to come back to life in a metaphorical sense, from a state of near - death and extreme oppression to being a global advocate.

One 'coming back to life story' is about a person who overcame a serious illness. For example, Lance Armstrong. He had cancer but came back to compete in cycling at a high level. His determination and willpower were remarkable.

In Egyptian mythology, Osiris was killed by his brother Seth and then brought back to life by his wife Isis. This story was very important in ancient Egyptian beliefs as it was related to the cycle of death and rebirth.

In Christian culture, the story of Jesus is the most prominent. He was crucified and then resurrected three days later. In Egyptian mythology, Osiris was killed by his brother and then brought back to life by his wife Isis. Another example is in Norse mythology, Baldr was killed and there were prophecies about his return in the future.

There are cases of near - death experiences where people claim to have 'come back to life'. For example, some people who have been clinically dead for a short time report seeing a bright light or having out - of - body experiences. One such story is of a patient who had a heart attack and was declared dead for a few minutes. When he was revived, he said he saw his family members waiting for him in a peaceful place.

One ex - coming - back story could be that an ex returns after years of being apart because they realized they still had feelings during a trip back to their hometown where they had many memories together. It was like the place triggered all the good times they had forgotten.

One common element is a near - death experience. This often involves a person feeling like they are leaving their body, like seeing a bright light or a tunnel. Another element could be a sense of purpose. People who come back from death sometimes say they feel they have a new mission in life. Also, there are often encounters with deceased loved ones during these experiences.