What are some famous coming back to life after death stories in different cultures?

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.

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.

A more recent example from popular culture is in the movie 'The Mummy'. The mummy, Imhotep, was cursed to be undead. He was killed long ago but was brought back to a sort of 'life' through dark magic. This shows how modern stories can also play with the idea of dying and coming back to life, though in a more fictional and often horror - inspired way.

In Hindu mythology, there is the story of Nachiketa. He was sent to the land of the dead (Yama) as a sacrifice. But he was so pure and full of knowledge that Yama was impressed. Yama offered him many boons and finally, Nachiketa was able to return to the world of the living, having gained great wisdom from his encounter with death.

In some religious beliefs, there's the idea of an afterlife where all souls are equal regardless of sexual orientation. For example, in some interpretations of Christianity that are more inclusive, gay individuals would be part of the heavenly community just like anyone else. They might continue to form relationships based on love and mutual respect, much like in life but in a more spiritual and perfect form.

In some Native American cultures, there are stories of shamans having the power to bring the dead back to life under certain spiritual circumstances. However, these are more in the realm of oral traditions and often have a deep connection to the tribe's beliefs about the spirit world and the balance of nature.

In Japanese folklore, there are tales of the Yuki - Onna, a snow spirit who could sometimes revive those who were on the verge of death from the cold. These stories are often used to teach lessons about nature and human kindness.

One well - known story is the resurrection of Jesus in Christian mythology. He was crucified, died, and then came back to life three days later. This event is central to the Christian faith and represents salvation and eternal life.

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 Hinduism, the concept of reincarnation can be considered a form of 'dying and coming back' in a different sense. Souls are reborn in different forms based on their karma. This idea emphasizes the cycle of life, death, and rebirth, and encourages people to live a good life in order to have a better reincarnation. It's a fundamental part of Hindu philosophy and has influenced the way people view life, death, and the afterlife in that culture.