Nairancie is a form of divination practiced by the Arabs, based on the observation of solar and lunar phenomena. This practice likely reflects the historical importance of astronomy and astrology in Arabic culture. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden Vocabulary of the…Zodiac, Celestial Division and Symbolic System…Zairagiah, Divination by Rotating Letters in Arabic…Paralinguistic Sounds: Micro-Signals, Macro-Powers,…
Nakaronkir is a spirit in Islamic tradition sent by Mahomet (Muhammad) to trouble the sleep of guilty Muslims, urging them to repent. This belief reflects the importance of moral conduct and repentance in Islam. Related Posts:Muhammad (Prophet)Marot (Angel)Zacoum, Tree of Torment in Islamic EschatologyZairagiah, Divination by Rotating Letters in Arabic…
Nagates are astrologers from Geylan (likely a historical reference to Sri Lanka). Travelers’ accounts describe them as diviners who make predictions, particularly about the fate of children based on their birth charts. If a child’s horoscope is deemed unfavorable, parents might abandon the child, reflecting a belief in the Nagates’ astrological pronouncements. The Nagates also … Read more
The Mikado is the traditional title of the Emperor of Japan. Historically, the Mikado held a position of immense spiritual authority, considered a divine descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu. While the emperor’s political power has varied throughout history, the role has retained significant cultural and religious importance in Japan. The Mikado was traditionally seen … Read more
Katakhanes is the term used in Crete for vampires. Belief in katakhanes is widespread on the island, where belief in demons of the mountains, air, and water also exists. A recent account tells of a katakhanes in the village of Kalikrati who killed both children and adults. He was buried in the cemetery of the … Read more
Kamlat is a magical practice used by the Tartars of Siberia to evoke the devil. It involves the use of a magical drum shaped like a sieve or a Basque drum. The sorcerer performing the kamlat chants Tartar words, runs around, sits, stands, makes faces and contorts their body, rolling and closing their eyes, and … Read more
Cristalomancy is a form of divination using crystals, specifically through mirrors and crystal bowls. It is believed that demons inhabit these crystal vessels, enabling the practitioner to extract omens or foresee the future. Historically, King Childéric sought to predict the future by gazing into the prisms of a small crystal globe. This practice is part … Read more
Crible is an ancient proverb meaning to make a sieve dance through mysterious words. Theocritus referred to people who possessed this power as crible-sorcerers or sorcerers of the crible. As Bodin recounts, twenty years ago in a house in Paris, a young man moved a sieve without touching it, using certain French words, in front … Read more
Cretinism is a condition characterized by severe physical and mental growth delays, historically linked to hypothyroidism. In folklore, it is sometimes erroneously associated with vampirism, as some believed that individuals with cretinism could possess or attract vampiric traits. Anthropologically, this misconception reflects societal misunderstandings of medical conditions and their intersection with supernatural beliefs. Related Posts:Mythological … Read more
Clairvoyance refers to the purported ability to gain information about an object, person, location, or physical event through means beyond the known human sensory capabilities. Derived from the French words clair (“clear”) and voyance (“vision”), the term has historically been associated with paranormal phenomena, esoteric practices, and spiritual traditions. Historical Context The concept of clairvoyance … Read more