Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
Phantom Myths - cover

Phantom Myths

Nakoa Rainfall

Translator A AI

Publisher: Publifye

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

"Phantom Myths" explores the captivating realm of ghost stories, examining their profound impact on culture and psychology. This exploration reveals how tales of haunted locations and supernatural entities mirror societal anxieties and shape belief systems. For instance, the book highlights how ghost stories, far from being mere entertainment, often reflect deep-seated fears about death and the unknown, acting as symbolic expressions of unresolved trauma or societal change.

 
The book's approach blends historical analysis with psychological insights, moving through core concepts, historical hauntings, and the psychological factors influencing ghost beliefs. By investigating cognitive biases like pareidolia and confirmation bias, "Phantom Myths" offers a unique lens through which to understand why people perceive supernatural experiences. It shows that these beliefs are not simply irrational but are influenced by the way our brains process information.

 
The book progresses from an introduction of core concepts to case studies of famous haunted locations and their cultural impact, and concludes with an analysis of how ghost stories function in literature and film. This journey offers readers a deeper understanding of the cultural and psychological forces that shape our beliefs, making it valuable for anyone interested in folklore, history, or the paranormal.
Available since: 02/26/2025.
Print length: 66 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • 64th Navamsa - Vedic Astrology - cover

    64th Navamsa - Vedic Astrology

    Saket Shah

    • 0
    • 2
    • 0 
    I am practicing astrology from my childhood and with multiple decades of experience I am presenting in this book a details of 64th navamsa in philosophical and practical way. Astrology is a divine science and everybody should learn it to understand the divine code of this universe. How our karma of past life manifest in to the present life and it reflects in our horoscope. Horoscope is nothing but snapshot of our karma of past life. In this book I am describing 64th Navamsa techniques which learn from experience and checking innumerous horoscope. I hope people will love reading this and I welcome everyone to dive in to this divine knowledge.
 
    Show book
  • Amatya Karaka Secrets - Vedic Astrology - cover

    Amatya Karaka Secrets - Vedic...

    Saket Shah

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0 
    In Vedic astrology, the term "Amatyakaraka" refers to a specific planet in an individual's astrological chart. The Amatyakaraka planet is the planet with the second-highest degree in a person's natal chart. The word "Amatyakaraka" is derived from the Sanskrit words "Amatya," meaning minister or counselor, and "Karaka," meaning significator.
The Amatyakaraka planet is believed to represent qualities related to career, profession, guidance, and counseling in a person's life. It is considered significant in determining the individual's professional path and the nature of their interactions with authority figures or mentors.
The concept of Amatyakaraka is part of the Jaimini astrology system, a branch of Vedic astrology that focuses on spiritual aspects and life path. The Amatyakaraka planet is one of several factors considered in analyzing a person's career and life direction in Vedic astrology. The specific influence and interpretation of the Amatyakaraka depend on its placement, aspects, and conjunctions in the natal chart.
In this book we will discuss in depth about Amatyakaraka and secrets of it. I hope readers will love it.
Regards,
Saket Shah
    Show book
  • Effects of Ascendant in Different Nakshatras - Vedic Astrology - cover

    Effects of Ascendant in...

    Saket Shah

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0 
    In this book I have tried to explain the Shakti or power of Nakshatra and how each ascendant will give results if rising sign falls in different nakshatras. There are 27 Nakshatra in vedic astrology when ascendant falls in these nakshatra, based on shakti of nakshatra if effects the personality of individual. This book is for advance astrologers. These effects are noted based on experiense and reseach on various horoscope. Also I have given lot of attributes of Nakshatra at the end of the book.
    Show book
  • Pending Karma - Vedic Astrology - cover

    Pending Karma - Vedic Astrology

    Saket Shah

    • 0
    • 3
    • 0 
    I am practicing astrology from my childhood and with multiple decades of experience I am presenting in this book on pending karma. Astrology is a divine science and everybody should learn it to understand the divine code of this universe. How our karma of past life manifest in to the present life and it reflects in our horoscope. Horoscope is nothing but snapshot of our karma of past life. In this book I am describing pending karma. Nobody borns on this earth without pending karma of past life if all pending karma exhaust then only soul gets liberation or moksha. Karma is very interesting topic to understand. I hope people will love reading this and I welcome everyone to dive in to this divine knowledge.
 
    Show book
  • My Personal Notes on Ascendant - Vedic Astrology - cover

    My Personal Notes on Ascendant -...

    Saket Shah

    • 0
    • 3
    • 0 
    With my multiple decades of experience here I am presenting notes on Ascendant. These are my personal notes which I used on daily predictions. Ascendant is very important concept because all yogas and event are predicted from it. We need to analyse each ascendant very deeply to understand its effect on native. The characteristics and yogas of ascendant is very much important to analyze life patter of individual. I hope readers will love this book and will gain much from this.
 
    Show book
  • 84 Predictive Techniques of Navamsa - Vedic Astrology - cover

    84 Predictive Techniques of...

    Saket Shah

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0 
    Dear Reader,
This is one of my best presentation on predictive techniques for Navamsa houses and signs also discussed how Sun, moon, Saturn, Venus behaves in navamsa signs. Also Ascendant of navamsa is discussed. The content in this book you will not find anywhere in internet or with any astrologer in this world. I am trying my best to bring out Snapshot predictive techniques based on Vedic astrology research. The purpose of writing this book is not to make money but to share this secret knowledge with entire world. In this book you will learn in depth details about the Techniques and their in-depth studies. I can guarantee after reading this book your opinion on astrology and the way you look at horoscope will completely change. Keep patience and read this book thoroughly and learn the method of understanding Navamsa Techniques.
I am giving my lifetime astrology experience in this book. This is not a copy paste material. It took me lot of pain and hard work to write this knowledge. I request everyone not to copy this content and respect my hard work because my emotions are attached with this book. This book is a result of my lifetime work.
The way this book is written you will be amazed and mesmerized and dive deep into astrology. English is not My mother tongue so if I make any grammatical mistakes then please forgive me. By profession I am an IT professional, Trader, investor and an Astrologer. I did multiple roles in my life and I am trying my best to share this divine knowledge of Jyotish (Astrology) to the world.
    Show book