Cuntius, Johannes (Pentsch Vampire)
Johannes Cuntius: The Pentsch Vampire Johannes Cuntius, also known as the Pentsch Vampire, is one of the stranger cases in early modern vampire lore. His story comes from Silesia and was recorded
Devil’s Pact
A Devil’s pact is a pledge to serve the Devil or one of his Demons. The pact may be made orally, but according to lore it is best to write it on virgin parchment and sign it in blood. The
Padilha, Maria
Maria Padilha: Queen of Pomba Gira In the sixteenth century, Portugal became the first European nation
Minona
Minona: Forest Spirit of Women’s Magic, Fertility, and the Home Minona is a powerful forest-dwelling spirit
Alien Autopsy Film
UFO experts who refer to the “alien autopsy film” are referring to a seventeenminute-long silent black-and-white film supposedly made in 1947 at a Texas military facility, the Fort Worth Army Air Field.
Alternative Explanations for Alien Abduction Experiences
Those who are skeptical of claims that aliens abduct humans contend that these recollections are hallucinations, fantasies, visions, or dreams. Others suggest that abductees are not imagining their experiences, but they theorize
Alien Implants
Many alien abduction stories include descriptions of medical examinations during which the aliens insert a small device somewhere just beneath the abductee’s skin, up the nose, or even deep within the body.
Human Ghosts
Apparitions of people who have died are commonly called ghosts. They often appear repeatedly at the same place, sometimes for years, with the ghost seemingly oblivious to its surroundings and typically performing
Lizard Men
Also called Reptoids, lizard men are said to be amphibious bipeds that seem to be half-human, half-reptile. Reported sightings of such creatures are rare, but surprisingly, they tend to involve sites near
Demonology Is Not Devil Worship
Demonology is one of the most misunderstood subjects in the entire occult field. For many people, the word immediately suggests horror films, possession stories, satanic panic, forbidden rituals, or reckless attempts to
New Age
The term New Age refers to beliefs and practices that stem from or are part of the New Age movement, which began in the United States in the 1970s and flourished in
Mysticism
All major religions have adherents who practice some form of mysticism, which is defined as a means of learning a hidden truth and, in many cases, achieving unity with a divine being.
Omens
Omens are occurrences that are interpreted as being signs of luck, either good or bad, to come. For example, among the Scots, Irish, and Welsh, some people believe that seeing or hearing
Occultism
Occultism is an umbrella term for a broad range of beliefs, rituals, and spiritual practices rooted in the idea that hidden forces—spirits, subtle energies, and unseen intelligences—exist alongside the material world and
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