The concept of an after-life is a religious belief held by a majority of people around the world. Different religions describe it in various ways, but mainly it refers to the existence of a soul or spirit after physical death. Many synonyms can be used for the word "after-life," such as the hereafter, eternal life, the beyond, the afterworld, the great beyond, or the next world. These terms are commonly found in religious texts, myths, and folklore that depict the afterlife as a place of rest, judgment, or reward and punishment. Regardless of the terminology used, the idea of an after-life is a fundamental concept that gives people hope and comfort in the face of death.