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Cultural Perspectives on the Paranormal
Jul 8, 2024 ·
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Cultural Perspectives on the Paranormal
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In the second episode of "True Paranormal Stories," titled "Cultural Perspectives on the Paranormal," we explore how different cultures view and explain paranormal events. We begin with Native American beliefs...
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In the second episode of "True Paranormal Stories," titled "Cultural Perspectives on the Paranormal," we explore how different cultures view and explain paranormal events. We begin with Native American beliefs in spirits and animism, move to Latin America's legend of La Llorona, and delve into Europe's haunted castles and the Banshee. The episode also covers Japan's yurei and onryo, Africa's ancestral spirits and witchcraft, the Middle East's jinn and the evil eye, and Oceania's Aboriginal spirits and Maori taniwha. We discuss the integration of these beliefs in modern times through media, the internet, and scientific exploration, highlighting the universal nature of paranormal stories.
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| Author | Laureen Scarboro |
| Organization | Laureen Scarboro |
| Website | - |
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