Hell

In the mythos of many cultures, Hell (also known as Hades, Tartarus, Hel, the Abyss, the Inferno, and other names too numerous to list) is believed to be a place of torment and torture for the spirits of humans (and other sentient beings) who lead a life of wickedness and were judged worthy of punishment. In other belief structures, it is simply the abode of demons, their natural realm of origin and preferred place of residence. Many cultures divide Hell into a number of levels, or planes of existance, each with its own distinguishing features and environment. While some of these may be organized to provide different torments for the deceased based on their misdeeds in life, others are simply residential areas for demonic beings of differing types and natures whose environmental needs are diverse. The Chinese believe in several hundred types of hells, each featuring a different torture. While the Japanese have adopted a number of these, not all were imported into their local mythos.

There is no hell in Yuriban mythos or religion. The nearest equivalent, a realm where restless souls whose mistakes in life have prevented a positive transmigration (reincarnation) can reflect on their past life, has far more in common with the Christian concept of Limbo. In the quiet solitude of this realm, their lives are played out before them, and for the first time they are able to see with crystal clarity not only each of their mistakes, but also the full ramifications of these mistakes and their effect on the lives of others. The only pain or suffering involved is the emotional pain caused by regret for one's misdeeds. Once the soul has realized its errors and learned from them, it can move on to the next incarnation with new resolve to lead a better life and move one step closer to true enlightenment.