Throughout history, music and dance have played roles far beyond entertainment. They have served as vessels of enchantment, seduction, spiritual invocation, and even destruction. From ancient legends to biblical texts, the theme of music as a powerful, hypnotic force appears over and over again. In this article, we explore the compelling connections between music, trance, … Read more
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Sybil, personality disorder now called dissociative identity disorder, or demonic possession in other words? The Session The room reeked of antiseptic and stale air, a sterile cage bathed in the sickly glow of fluorescent lights. Dr. Wilbur sat behind her desk, a fortress of mahogany cluttered with the detritus of a thousand confessions. Across from … Read more
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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
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Heliophobia: The Fear of Light and the Shadows It Casts The city was a black ocean at night, its streets glistening with the last piss of the rain. In the alleys, in the backrooms, in the hearts of men, the worst things happened when the lights were low. Brute crime was mostly done under the … Read more
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Nyctophobia: A Fear Rooted in Darkness What is Nyctophobia? Nyctophobia, also known as scotophobia or the fear of the dark, is an anxiety disorder characterized by an intense and irrational fear of darkness. Individuals suffering from this condition experience overwhelming dread when faced with dark environments, which may hinder their daily activities and well-being. It’s … Read more
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Ornithophobia, the fear of birds, screech-owl, night birds, liver, and prophecies from the flight of the fowl of the air Ornithophobia, the fear of birds, is a specific phobia that involves intense anxiety and distress at the sight or thought of birds. While it’s a relatively modern term, its roots and associations go back centuries. … Read more
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Ailurophobia: The Fear of Cats, Vampires and Its Ancient Roots ‘Twas a dark moon night, that kind of night where vampires are flying in the air and black cats are roaming the rooftops. Yes, even you know now the connection between cats’ little white teeth and those of vampires. Two tiny bites on your neck … Read more
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Parapsychology is the study of psychic phenomena and extrasensory perception (ESP), focusing on experiences that cannot be explained by conventional science. This field explores abilities such as telepathy, precognition, clairvoyance, and psychokinesis, as well as investigating hauntings, poltergeists, and near-death experiences. Who Invented It? Parapsychology emerged in the late 19th century as part of the … Read more
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