Heaven (See also Paradise.) Allusions, Definition, Citation, Reference, Information - Allusion to Heaven (See also Paradise.)

  1. Aaru abode of blessed dead and gods. [Egyptian Myth.: Benét, 1]
  2. Abraham’s bosom reward for the righteous. [N.T.: Luke 16:23]
  3. animals in heaven Jonah’s whale and Balaam’s ass are among the ten animals allowed to enter paradise. [Muslim Legend: Benét, 37]
  4. Anu (An) Babylonian god of heaven. [Babyl. Myth.: Benét, 41]
  5. Asgard abode of the gods. [Norse Myth.: Walsh Classical, 34]
  6. Avalon the blissful otherworld of the dead. [Celtic Myth.: NCE, 194]
  7. Beulah allegorical name for Israel. [O.T.: Isaiah 62:4–5]
  8. Dilmun dwelling of gods where sun rose. [Sumerian Myth.: Gaster, 24]
  9. Elysian Fields home of the blessed after death. [Gk. Myth.: Kravitz, 88]
  10. Elysium abode of the blessed after death. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmer-man, 94; Gk. Lit.: Odyssey]
  11. Fortunate Isles (Happy Isles) otherworld for heroes favored by gods. [Gk. Myth.: NCE, 861]
  12. garden of the Hesperides in this garden grew a tree with golden apples. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 109]
  13. Happy Hunting Ground translation of Indian name for heaven. [North Am. Indian Myth.: Misc.]
  14. Holy City poetical name for heaven. [World Rel.: NCE, 1213]
  15. Land of the Leal abode of the blessed dead. [Scot. Myth.: Misc.]
  16. Mount Zion celestial city. [Br. Lit.: Pilgrim’s Progress]
  17. New Jerusalem new paradise; dwelling of God among men. [N.T.: Revelation 21:2]
  18. Olympus abode of the chief gods. [Gk. Myth.: Espy, 22]
  19. Paradise poetic name for heaven. [World Rel.: NCE, 1213]
  20. seventh heaven formed of indescribable divine light; inhabitants are supremely happy, all chanting of God. [Islamic Religion: Benét, 449]
  21. Valhalla celestial banquet hall for departed war heroes. [Norse Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 1122]

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