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Strange Gods

Word & Table

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The Persistence of Superstition: Modern Beliefs and Ancient Fears

This chapter explores the ongoing fascination with ghosts and supernatural beings, emphasizing their appeal even as conventional religious faith wanes. It examines historical perspectives and contemporary fiction, illustrating a psychological draw towards the mystical, including a notable rise in fairy beliefs in Nordic cultures.

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