stackyFACTSDeath was never considered a truly peaceful rest if invisible predators were constantly hunting for unprotected souls.
Death was never considered a truly peaceful rest if invisible predators were constantly hunting for unprotected souls. Many ancient civilizations meticulously crafted terrifyingly beautiful death masks out of heavy gold or carved bone to aggressively disguise the recently deceased. These permanent faces were designed to absolutely fool malevolent underworld demons, ensuring the fragile spirit could sneak past the shadows entirely unnoticed.
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