Defining the Paranormal
Welcome to Field Notes from the Beyond!
General Paranormal Studies
Hydrological Features - In paranormal terms, these are features like underground water sources that could contribute to paranormal phenomena.
Ghosts & Hauntings
Electric Field Meters - EMF meter that measures the strength of static or low-frequency electric fields, often found near electrical wiring.
Cryptids
Loo Poo Oi’yes - A bigfoot-like cannibal giant located in Northern California. The name is from the Miwok language.
Aliens & UFOs
Spheres or Orbs - Another commonly described shape for a UFO suspected to be an alien craft. The most commonly reported colors for these smaller UFOs is white, silver, or some other metallic color.
Non-Human Entities
Nature Spirits - Another term used to describe elemental spirits.
Psychic Abilities
Helena Blavatsky - Founder of the Theosophical Society that aimed to explore psychic abilities, Blavatsky experienced psychic visions from childhood. She was often the center of paranormal activity throughout her life in Ukraine through the middle of the 19th century.
Magic
Carl Jung - A Swiss psychologist who explored the psychological and symbolic aspects of alchemy. He is also the founder of analytical psychology and is best known for creating the concept of archetypes.
Coming Up Next
Next in Field Notes from the Beyond:
12/15: This Day in Paranormal History
12/17: Haunted World: The Winchester Mystery House
12/19: Defining the Paranormal
This Month on Beyond the Human: Mothman
Next Month on Beyond the Human: Xenoanthropology
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