The Oedipus Complex: A Deep Dive into Psychology, Literature, and Modern-Day Examples The Oedipus Complex, a term coined by Sigmund Freud, refers to a child’s unconscious desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy toward the same-sex parent. It is one of the most intriguing and controversial aspects of Freudian psychoanalysis, drawing connections between mythology, psychology, … Read more

Taphophobia: The Fear of Being Buried Alive You wake up and it’s pitch dark around you. You have no idea which day or which hour it is. You don’t even know what woke you up, or if you’re still dreaming. No wonder—you drank so much last night that you don’t even remember where you ended … Read more