This paper focuses upon illustrating the
relevance of the obvious emphasis and taboo regarding Greek burial or death rites
as it is portrayed in a significant amount of ancient Greek
literature. It examines how literature has long been a relevant source that historians as well as other scholars can turn to so as to glean at least a marginal understanding
regarding the societal norms of the era or culture in particular. Outline Introduction Generalities Regarding Ancient Greek Burial Rites Relevance of Literary Illustrations Regarding Ancient Greek Perspectives on Death Burial Rites Within Ancient Greek literature Conclusion