10 Roman Afterlife Beliefs That Still Haunt Us Today

What did the Romans really believe about death and the afterlife? 💀 From coins placed in the mouths of the dead, to eerie ghost rituals with beans, to tombs that doubled as status symbols, Roman beliefs about death were as fascinating as they were terrifying. In this video, we count down the 10 strangest Roman death and afterlife traditions — and some of them might leave you unsettled. For the Romans, death wasn’t the end — it was a journey filled with ghosts, curses, and endless rituals. Discover how they honored the dead, the bizarre fears that shaped their funerals, and why even in the afterlife, Rome’s obsession with order and class still reigned supreme. 🔥 Watch until the end to see the creepiest belief of all — one that blurred the line between the living and the dead. 👉 If you enjoy weird, creepy, and fascinating history, subscribe to Civilization Deep Dives for more immersive videos on Ancient Rome, Egypt, Greece, the Vikings, and beyond. New uploads every weekday! 🏺 Topics Covered in This Video: Coins for the ferryman (Charon’s toll) Restless ghosts and the festival of Lemuria Roman funeral rituals and parades Food and offerings for the dead Dreams as messages from beyond The fear of improper burial Tombs as status symbols Curses buried with the dead The Roman underworld bureaucracy The living becoming divine after death 👍 Support the Channel: Subscribe for more Comment below: Which Roman belief shocked you the most? Share this video with fellow history fans 📌 Related Videos You’ll Love: A Day in the Life of a Roman Gladiator Top 10 Foods the Ancient Romans Ate (That Might Disgust You) #️⃣ Tags/Keywords: roman beliefs about death, roman afterlife, ancient rome ghosts, roman burial rituals, weird history, roman empire, creepy roman customs, civilization deep dives