spare a thought for the alpine regions. Where we have Santa Claus bringing gifts, they have Krampus – a demon who brings something far more interesting: a reminder that life is complicated, consequences are real, and sometimes the most meaningful lessons come from the most unexpected places.
Category: Demons
Saint Nicholas and the Legends of December 6th
Hairy beasts, weird lights and the smell of myrrh – oh my!
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The Legend of Stingy Jack – Shaping Modern Halloween Traditions.
This quirky tale of Stingy Jack, an Irish trickster whose antics led to the creation of the Jack-o’-Lantern, showcases the enduring influence of folklore on Halloween traditions. From deceiving the Devil to haunting the Earth with a makeshift lantern, Jack’s escapades blend whimsy and moral reflection, adding a playful spirit to our festive rituals.
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Dark Goddesses of Power & Peril.
Goddesses of Power and Peril: The Bad Girls of Myth By Kirst Mason D’Raven Unleash the Wild Side of Mythology Have you ever wondered about […]
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Threefold Terror – The Power and Mystery of Things That Come in Threes
They say things come in threes. But in the paranormal world, that isn’t always a comfort. From three knocks on the wall to triple scratches on the skin, let’s explore the strange, spooky, and symbolic power of threes in folklore, hauntings, and high strangeness…
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The Haunting of Hemlock Cottage – A Tale of Ghostly Cats
A true tale from the MT Roadtrip archives…
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Boleskine Manor, Aleister Crowley, and Jimmy Page.
A Tale of Occult Mysticism and High Strangeness…
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Whitby
WHITBY IS A SMALL TOWN NESTLING ATOP THE CLIFFS AND ALONG THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER ESK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, ENGLAND.
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Mano Cornuta – The Sign of the Horns
While each culture may put its own spin on the meaning of the gesture, the underlying human concerns of protection, power, and control over unseen forces remain constant.
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The Complex Nature of Japanese Demon Women
.. the figure of the “demon woman” or “onna oni” stands out as one of the most compelling representations of these demon women..
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Faustian Pacts: Bargaining with the Devil.
The legend of Faust depicts a scholar who makes a pact with the devil for limitless knowledge and pleasure. However, as Faust indulges in forbidden knowledge and worldly delights, he becomes isolated and morally compromised. This cautionary tale warns against unchecked ambition and moral compromise, emphasizing the importance of virtue and integrity.
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Ignis Fatuus – Fae Fire or Swamp Gas?
The Ignis Fatuus, also known as “Will-o’-the-Wisp,” has fascinated cultures globally, with various names and interpretations reflecting its enigmatic nature. While scientific explanations attribute it to natural gas combustion, folklore intertwines it with fairies, portals to other realms, and even modern UFO sightings. These tales continue to captivate, offering glimpses into the unknown.
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John Constantine
“Magic’s just science that we don’t understand yet.”
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Anton LaVey: Portrait of an Iconoclast.
Anton Szandor LaVey, born in 1930, emerged as a pivotal figure in the 20th-century cultural landscape. His journey from a humble upbringing to founding the Church of Satan in 1966 reflects a complex interplay of personal experiences and societal currents. LaVey’s charismatic persona and provocative rhetoric made him a polarizing figure, influencing popular culture.
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The Mowing Devil
The 17th-century pamphlet ‘The Mowing-Devil: or, Strange News out of Hartford-shire’ tells of a farmer who refused to pay a laborer to mow his field and swore he would rather the Devil mowed it. This story, possibly one of the first crop circle reports, reflects human fascination with the mysterious and unexplained in a time of agricultural and social change.
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The Devil’s Hoofprints of 1855.
The Devil’s Hoofprints of 1855 stand as a testament to the enduring power of folklore and the enigmatic nature of unexplained phenomena, leaving a legacy that transcends time and beckons us to explore the mysteries that still await unravelling.
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Pendle Hill Witch Trials 1618
“For the most part the prosecution brought forth witnesses whose best evidence was idle gossip, false accusations and was for the best part totally inconsistent, […]
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The Fiendish Black Dog of British Folklore
There exists in British folklore a frightful creature known simply as the Black Dog. Although some stories may have originated with an encounter with a […]
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Folklore Roots for The Hound of the Baskervilles.
The phenomena of the Black Dog – apparitions of spectral hounds – are most prevalent in the UK, although they are a worldwide tradition. Despite […]
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How Come Some People Believe in the Paranormal?
I loved magic shows when I was a kid. I remember being absolutely fascinated by mysterious events and the possibility that some of us might […]
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What the movies teach us about possession
As Deliver Us From Evil lands on disc in the UK, we look back at key lessons the movies teach us about possession… read more […]
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The 5 best demon movies
With Halloween fast approaching, EW is picking the five best films in a variety of different horror movie categories. Each day, we’ll post our top […]
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Secrets of The Exorcist
As with many horror movies, there are tales about ominous events surrounding the 224 day long shoot, including the deaths of nine people associated with […]
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10 Paranormal Ideas that Skeptics Have Failed to Disprove
Science plays only a very small, peripheral role in the long-running feud between people who believe in paranormal things like ghosts, demons, visitations from alien […]
