The Upper World, in contrast to the underworld referring to the land of the dead, refers to the world where we live. If the underworld is full of sadness and darkness then our upper world is a place of joy and light. In the Greek religion, the Upper world is ruled by Zeus, the king of the gods.
Famous quotes containing the words upper and/or world:
“The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever. If it did, it would prove a serious danger to the upper classes, and probably lead to acts of violence in Grosvenor Square.”
—Oscar Wilde (1854–1900)
“This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
This is the way the world ends
Not with a bang but a whimper.”
—T.S. (Thomas Stearns)