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Sunday, October 31, 2010
True Horror With Anthony Head - Witches
Anthony Head takes the viewer on a journey through the past to the present in search of the history of witches.
To watch the documentary, click HERE.
To watch the documentary, click HERE.
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Documentary,
Witch
Buffy For Halloween
A few of my favorite 'Buffy' episodes for the holiday...
The Witch
Halloween
Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
Fear Itself
The Witch
Halloween
Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
Fear Itself
Halloween And The Goddess
An exploration of the Goddess archetype of the past and of her worship in modern Wicca.
Halloween: Paganism Celebrates The Forgotten Divine Feminine
Halloween: Paganism Celebrates The Forgotten Divine Feminine
Halloween In Britain
How Halloween has made a come-back to the British isles.
Hallowe'en: no place for fun in a festival of fear
Hallowe'en: no place for fun in a festival of fear
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Halloween
Samhain In Modern Times
How the ancient Celtic festival is celebrated today, from the people who celebrate it.
Spirituality and the Earth: Ancient festival of Samhain still celebrated in multiple ways
Spirituality and the Earth: Ancient festival of Samhain still celebrated in multiple ways
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Witch
What Wiccans Do On Halloween
How witches actually celebrate Halloween is likely far different than most would expect.
So what does a witch do on Halloween?
So what does a witch do on Halloween?
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Witch
'Practical Magic' Series Coming To ABC
The new series will air on the ABC Magic channel, though I heard it would be on ABC Family.
ABC planning 'Practical Magic' TV series
ABC planning 'Practical Magic' TV series
Movie Based On Famous Historical 'Witch' Isobel Gowdie In The Works
The famous Scottish 'witch' has inspired a new upcoming movie.
The Scottish witch who’s heading for Hollywood
The Scottish witch who’s heading for Hollywood
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Witch
Wiccan Family Contacts Police After Seeing Halloween Display
The mother and daughter duo went to the police after seeing a Halloween display of witches being burnt at the stake.
Local pagans offended by witch-burning display in Canandaigua
I can't stress this enough. Wiccans get upset about this sort of thing because they have accepted ahistorical beliefs concerning an unbroken line of "Wicca" extending down through history into modern times. The people burnt or hanged as witches in the middle ages were not Pagans. They were Christians. Seeing a Halloween display of a witch being burnt at the stake or hanged should be no more offensive to Wiccans as seeing a display featuring bloody Jason Vorhees or Freddy Krueger.
Local pagans offended by witch-burning display in Canandaigua
I can't stress this enough. Wiccans get upset about this sort of thing because they have accepted ahistorical beliefs concerning an unbroken line of "Wicca" extending down through history into modern times. The people burnt or hanged as witches in the middle ages were not Pagans. They were Christians. Seeing a Halloween display of a witch being burnt at the stake or hanged should be no more offensive to Wiccans as seeing a display featuring bloody Jason Vorhees or Freddy Krueger.
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Witch
Brittish Police Officers Given Handbook On How To Treat Witches, Atheists, & Other Minorities
The handbook explains a little about minority beliefs and gives good advice on not touching a witch's "book of shadows" or athame (ceremonial daggar).
Police given advice on witches and pagans
Police given advice on witches and pagans
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Ture Horror With Anthony Head - Werewolves
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
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Documentary,
Werewolf
Police Patrol Cemetery To Keep Ghost Hunters Out
Local police are vamping up their patrol of Union Cemetery, mostly to keep out ghost hunters who may stray into the graveyard at night this time of year in the hopes of catching a glimpse of "the white lady", a local ghost said to haunt the place.
Ghost Hunters Told: Stay out of Cemetery
Ghost Hunters Told: Stay out of Cemetery
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Ghost
College Course Features Vampires
Dr. Grinnell at Wofford College injects vampires and the undead into her Humanities 101 curriculum.
Wofford Humanities Class Features Study of Vampires in Literature and Films
Wofford Humanities Class Features Study of Vampires in Literature and Films
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Vampire
Vampire Sex Offender Captured
A sex offender who claims to be a vampire was recently captured after he reportedly violated his probation and moved without informing his probation officer. The vampire reportedly hissed at the officers while he was being arrested.
Sex offender claims he is a vampire
Sex offender claims he is a vampire
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Vampire
Grace Sherwood The Witch
The strange tale of Virginia's only convicted 'witch'.
Bewitching myth: PSJ woman recounts relative's brush with witch trial
Bewitching myth: PSJ woman recounts relative's brush with witch trial
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Witch
Friday, October 29, 2010
The Haunted History Of Halloween (1997)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Labels:
Documentary,
Halloween
True Horror With Anthony Head - Vampires
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Labels:
Documentary,
Vampire
Woman Is First Descendant Of Both A 'Witch' And Her Persecutor
Amanda Gilbert made history simply by being born. Gilbert is a descendant of both Rebecca Nurse, a woman hanged for being a witch, and Rev. John Hale, Nurse's accuser.
Utah woman first descendant of both a witch and a persecutor (With Video)
See also, Rebecca Nurse
Utah woman first descendant of both a witch and a persecutor (With Video)
See also, Rebecca Nurse
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Witch
'Ghosthunter' Author Claims Encounter With Real Vampire
The encounter reportedly happened near Lochmaben Castle, a place were it is said that local complain of strange mutilated animal cases.
Ghosthunter claims he saw a vampire in Lochmaben
Ghosthunter claims he saw a vampire in Lochmaben
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Vampire
Wiccans Upset About Beer Label
Certain Wiccans are upset because a beer label features a 'witch' being burnt at the stake.
Beer Distributor's Witch Label Brews Contempt Among Wiccans
Personally, I don't find anything wrong with the label. I understand the concern over mysogony though. Many Wiccans subscribe to false pseudo-version of history in which the 'witches' that were persecuted in the past were fellow pagans and Wiccans. This just isn't so. The witch hunts of the middle ages were examples of christian-on-christian hate crimes.
Beer Distributor's Witch Label Brews Contempt Among Wiccans
Personally, I don't find anything wrong with the label. I understand the concern over mysogony though. Many Wiccans subscribe to false pseudo-version of history in which the 'witches' that were persecuted in the past were fellow pagans and Wiccans. This just isn't so. The witch hunts of the middle ages were examples of christian-on-christian hate crimes.
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Witch
People Becoming More Superstitious?
A Discovery News article that suggests that superstitious beliefs are becoming more common.
Superstitious Beliefs Getting More Common
Superstitious Beliefs Getting More Common
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Superstition
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Vampire Secrets (2006)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
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Documentary,
Vampire
Witch's Night Out (1978)
I loved this cartoon as a child!
Watch Witch's Night Out in Family | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
Watch Witch's Night Out in Family | View More Free Videos Online at Veoh.com
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Halloween
The Truth Behind Zombies
Could the rabies virus mutate and create a 'zombie' style plague found in many movies? This is one of the reported topics discussed in the new National Geographic Channel documentary, The Truth Behind Zombies, airing Saturday, October 30.
The Truth Behind Zombies - National Geographic Channel - Saturday, October 30
The Truth Behind Zombies - National Geographic Channel - Saturday, October 30
Exposing The Myth Of Halloween Poisonings
A good article denouncing the urban legends of poisoned candy passed to little trick-or-treaters. Just as with the notions of 'witches' and 'satanists' sacrificing black cats at Halloween, the notion of poisoned Halloween candy is mostly myth. Both urban legends were spawned during the 'satanic panic' hysteria of the late 1970s through the mid 1990s in which believers were also opposed to the celebration of Halloween.
Poisoned Halloween Candy: Trick, Treat or Myth?
Poisoned Halloween Candy: Trick, Treat or Myth?
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Halloween
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Radio Host Hires Witchdoctor To Put Curse On LeBron James
The title of this blog explains it all.
Cleveland radio host hires witch doctor in attempt to curse LeBron James before Miami opener
Cleveland radio host hires witch doctor in attempt to curse LeBron James before Miami opener
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Witch
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Be On The Lookout For Zombies Tomorrow
In honor of the premiere of "The Walking Dead" series on Halloween night, AMC will stage zombie attacks in several major cities tomorrow.
Watch out for zombies tomorrow during your morning commute
Watch out for zombies tomorrow during your morning commute
Kanye West Denies Being Part Of The Illuminati
West claimed rumors of him being part of the "illuminati" to be ignorant. West also seemed to be confused as to actually what the illuminati were.
Kanye West, as well as other performers, have long since been rumored to have been part of the illuminati and NWO, who believer claim fund their music in exchange for the inclusion of occult symbols and lyrics.
Kanye West: What's The Illuminati?
Kanye West, as well as other performers, have long since been rumored to have been part of the illuminati and NWO, who believer claim fund their music in exchange for the inclusion of occult symbols and lyrics.
Kanye West: What's The Illuminati?
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Celebrity,
Secret Societies
Zecharia Sitchin Passed Away
The famed author who theorized that the Sumerian texts referred to aliens called the Annunaki who came to earth and created the human species, passed away on October 9, 2010.
Sitchin seemed to have been popular with people who subscribed to alternative views of history though mainstream science considered his theories to be pseudoscience and pseudohistory.
Zecharia Sitchin - The Sumerian Origins Of Humans Part 1
Zecharia Sitchin - The Sumerian Origins Of Humans Part 2
http://www.sitchin.com/
Sitchin seemed to have been popular with people who subscribed to alternative views of history though mainstream science considered his theories to be pseudoscience and pseudohistory.
Zecharia Sitchin - The Sumerian Origins Of Humans Part 1
Zecharia Sitchin - The Sumerian Origins Of Humans Part 2
http://www.sitchin.com/
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UFO/Alien
Woman Drove Months With Corpse In Front Passenger Seat
A California woman was busted having a corpse riding in the front passenger seat of her car. The woman claims the corpse is that of a homeless woman she allowed to sleep in her car but who later died of unknown reasons. The woman doesn't seem to have a good explanation for why she drove around with a corpse in her car for what experts have estimated was anywhere from 3-10 months.
Police: Woman Drove Around With Mummified Body for Months
Police: Woman Drove Around With Mummified Body for Months
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Strange
Monday, October 25, 2010
Interview With A Ghost Hunter
Joe Kosczuk of Westmoreland Paranormal Investigations is interviewed regarding his work.
MONDAY Q&A: Investigator takes spirited approach to ghost hunting
MONDAY Q&A: Investigator takes spirited approach to ghost hunting
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Ghost
Germans Upset Over "Shoot To Kill" Order For Mysterious Cat
A 'shoot to kill' order has been given for a phantom black cat spotted near Berlin. Some people are quite upset.
German animal lovers angry at shoot-to-kill for "big black cat"
German animal lovers angry at shoot-to-kill for "big black cat"
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Phantom Cats
Halloween Book Recommendation
The fourth and last book I will recommend this Halloween season is eerie book on the history of Halloween and of our fascination with the holiday. I read it a few years back and it's a good read.
Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween by David J. Skal
Death Makes a Holiday: A Cultural History of Halloween by David J. Skal
Caring Spirits In Wales
Not all ghosts or spirits are bad or scary. Some are friendly and even show they care, like the spirits in the following article.
The friendly ghosts who protect us!
The friendly ghosts who protect us!
Misunderstood Mediums
A Salem Psychic/Medium shares her opinions on why she believes people with her abilities are misunderstood.
My View: Mediums Are Much Misunderstood
My View: Mediums Are Much Misunderstood
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Psychic
New Book Documents The Lives Of Those Banished From Their Villages In West Africa For Being 'Witches'
Calling someone a witch in many parts of Africa is a serious accusation. To do so could bring physical abuse, banishment, or even death by murder upon such unfortunate people.
Author Karen Palmer documents the lives of those unfortunate enough to have been accused of being witches in her latest book.
Spellbound: Inside West Africa's Witch Camps by Karen Palmer
Author Karen Palmer documents the lives of those unfortunate enough to have been accused of being witches in her latest book.
Spellbound: Inside West Africa's Witch Camps by Karen Palmer
Are Werewolves Real?
An MSNBC.com article questioning the existence of werewolves.
Forget Team Jacob. Are there real life werewolves?
Forget Team Jacob. Are there real life werewolves?
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Werewolf
Paranormal Wisconsin
Tales of ghosts, hauntings, poltergeists, and even the Mineral Point Vampire abound in Wisconsin.
The Ghost In Your Backyard
The Ghost In Your Backyard
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Ghost,
Mineral Point Vampire,
Poltergeist
Australian Witches Using Magic To End Taxation
The belief is that combining their energies they can receive a tax break from the Australian government.
Witches hope spells will end taxing time
Witches hope spells will end taxing time
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Witch
'Buffy' Coming To CHILLER
Buffy the Vampire Slayer will soon air on the CHILLER channel. The airings will kick off with a Buffy marathon on November 7. Another marathon is scheduled for Thanksgiving Day.
'Buffy' Coming To CHILLER
'Buffy' Coming To CHILLER
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Halloween Book Recommendation
It's called, Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night by Nicholas Rogers. It's a fascination piece on the history of Halloween. I've read it and love the fact that it's written for a more mature audience. This isn't a book that say a child would be interested in. Instead, the book is geared to adults and is a scholarly journey through the history of the holiday.
Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night by Nicholas Rogers
Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night by Nicholas Rogers
Baby Dead, 10 People Injured After Family Jumps Out Window After Seeing Satan
A French family jumped out of their third story apartment window after claiming to have seen Satan. A four month-old baby was killed and ten other people were injured.
Baby dies as family jumps out apartment
Baby dies as family jumps out apartment
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Possession,
Satanism
Man Claims Vampires Are Real
Vampire researcher, Joel Martin, believes that vampires exist and are potentially everywhere and can be anybody.
I'm gonna get you, 'suckers'
I'm gonna get you, 'suckers'
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Vampire
Paganism On The Rise In AZ, Rest Of Country
An educational article on the growth of Neopaganism and Wicca in Arizona and in the rest of the world. (It's important to remember to refer to them as "Neo(new)pagans".)
Rise in paganism in Southeast Valley mirrors U.S. trend
Rise in paganism in Southeast Valley mirrors U.S. trend
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Witch
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Lady Of The Lake
The Lady of the Lake is the reported ghost of a woman who drowned at White Rock lake near Dallas, TX, due to a car crash sometime in the 1950s. The legend of the lady of the lake dates back to circa 1953.
Appearance: A soaking-wet woman dressed in white.
Lore: According to local legend, the phantom appears on the side of the road near the lake and asks drivers who stop their cars for a ride to the home she seemingly lived in while alive.
The lady of the lake is a typical vanishing hitchhiker. As such, she will disappear usually before arriving to the destination. In the case of the lady of the lake, the phantom is said to leave behind evidence in the form of a wet seat in the car.
East Dallas' Lady of the Lake legend among numerous area ghost stories
The Lady Of White Rock Lake
The Lady Of The Lake: The Ghost Of White Rock Lake
Appearance: A soaking-wet woman dressed in white.
Lore: According to local legend, the phantom appears on the side of the road near the lake and asks drivers who stop their cars for a ride to the home she seemingly lived in while alive.
The lady of the lake is a typical vanishing hitchhiker. As such, she will disappear usually before arriving to the destination. In the case of the lady of the lake, the phantom is said to leave behind evidence in the form of a wet seat in the car.
East Dallas' Lady of the Lake legend among numerous area ghost stories
The Lady Of White Rock Lake
The Lady Of The Lake: The Ghost Of White Rock Lake
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-L-,
Ghost,
Vanishing Hitchhikers
Psychic/Medium Gives Advide On How To Deal With Ghosts
The article below has excellent advice for families who may believe their home is haunted.
How To Remove A Ghost
The only thing I would add is that the salt should be put in the corners of the room(s). Seances and Ouija boards do not "feed" negative spirits, but rather could be used by negative spirits to invoke fear in people. Negative spirits prey on fear. So the rule of thumb is don't feed the bad ghosties. Be firm and tell negative spirits to leave.
How To Remove A Ghost
The only thing I would add is that the salt should be put in the corners of the room(s). Seances and Ouija boards do not "feed" negative spirits, but rather could be used by negative spirits to invoke fear in people. Negative spirits prey on fear. So the rule of thumb is don't feed the bad ghosties. Be firm and tell negative spirits to leave.
Labels:
Ghost
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