Death
Logistics of
2020-06-07 — 2024-05-29
Wherein the ritual of companioning at life’s end is described, the medieval Dance of Death’s illustrated tradition is noted, and the modern role of death doulas in bedside care is mentioned.
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Death
1 Death doula
Is a thing. Death doulas: helping people at the end of their life
2 Dance of death
The dance of death is a medieval allegory on the universality of death: no matter one’s station in life, the dance of death unites all. The dance of death is a reminder of the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. Also, people make great illustrated books about it.
Holbein and Meyer
- Dance of Death virtual exhibition explains the Holbein-Meyer connection.
- Hans Holbein’s Dance of Death, Rudolf and Conrad Meyer
- In the Dutch Rijksmuseum: Meyers’ Dance of Death
Silhouettes on the theme of death:
3 References
Griffiths, Richards, Mccann, et al. 2006. “Psilocybin Can Occasion Mystical-Type Experiences Having Substantial and Sustained Personal Meaning and Spiritual Significance.” Psychopharmacology.