Category: demonic possession
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The science of superstition – and why people believe in the unbelievable
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The number 13, black cats, breaking mirrors, or walking under ladders, may all be things you actively avoid – if you’re anything like the 25% of people in the US who consider themselves superstitious. Even if you don’t consider yourself a particularly superstitious person, you probably say “bless you” when someone sneezes,…
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Jinn: Who are the supernatural beings of Arabian and Islamic tradition?
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The jinn, in all their shape-shifting varieties, are an integral part of Islamic culture, literature and poetry The mysterious beings are said to live on earth among humankind (MEE/Mohamad Elaasar) In Islamic doctrine, the story of mankind begins with an act of rebellion by a jinn when the devil, later known…
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Shocking Child Demonic Possession Cases in Medieval England
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JON KANEKO-JAMES looks at historic cases of children being possessed by demons – and discovers some potentially easy explanations. Possessed children are a staple in modern horror: from The Exorcist’s Regan in her blue dress to the unfortunate girl in The Exorcism of Emily Rose, possessed children have a lot…
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Do Demons Really Exist?
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Demonic possession and belief in demons might stem more from psychological conditions than from actual reality, says LITZ BUTCHER The concept of demons has been a part of human mythology and religious beliefs for millennia. Major world religions like Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Hinduism have references to demons in their…
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Real Poltergeist Stories – 4 Scary Real Life Poltergeist Cases
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Poltergeists are some of the most disruptive spirits you’ll ever come across. In fact, a poltergeist is the German term for “noisy ghost”, which is quite an apt translation. There are numerous poltergeist stories in folklore and film and they’re well known as being some of the noisiest, most violent…
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The Mothman Revisited
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Who — or what — is the Mothman, and what does it want with the citizens of Chicago? CASE DETAILS In 1967, locals from all over the small town of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, reported bizarre sightings of a terrifying, black, winged humanoid creature with red, glowing eyes. This creature…
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Parasomnias: Sleep Disorders That Can Be Mistaken For Paranormal Activity
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Parasomnia is a term used to describe a group of sleep disorders that involve unusual movements, behaviours, emotions, perceptions, and dreams. These occurrences happen while you’re falling asleep… or waking up. Many people report ghostly sightings, strange noises, or sensations of being touched during the night. These experiences can often…
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Haunted Dolls 101: An Introduction
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If you’ve been reading our blog, you already know that ghosts aren’t always see-through people or floating sheets. They can be poltergeists, people-possessors, as well as shadow beings. They also don’t necessarily haunt specific locations. Some haunt people, while others hold a very close connection to specific objects. One of…
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History of Dybbuk Boxes
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From Jewish folklore to an eBay purchase that left a man in a ‘tidal wave of bad luck,’ dybbuk boxes are wine cabinets claimed to be haunted by a dybbuk, a malicious demon said to hold the power to invade and possess a living person. Authentic dybbuk boxes will usually…
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Unusual cases of succubus: A cultural phenomenon manifesting as part of psychopathology
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Abstract Succubus is also known as demon female lover who approaches males in their dreams to have sex. This is the phenomenon which is rarely described in psychiatric literature. It is more identified as a cultural belief in different religions. We report the two cases diagnosed with schizophrenia, who reported…
