Supernatural Phenomenon Research Paper

Bigfoot (or “Sasquatch”) is a tall, dark haired cryptid humanoid that has become a mystery to the American people. Unfortunately, many believe that the furry beast is simply a hoax, while others know what they saw in the mysterious forest. Based on countless discoveries, Bigfoot has existed at some point. Considering the proof presented by dedicated Bigfoot scientists and fans, totally debunking the controversial topic of Bigfoot would seem ignorant. Perhaps people are not digging deep enough to find the creature.

Singer and Benassi (1981) described a positive correlation between environmental uncertainty in western countries and occult beliefs. Although it could be argued that they may be overreaching with this generalization which is not supported with data, there is truth to this correlation. Humans try to be rational, and logical, and think critically, but in uncertain situations, we look to our environment, the physical and social environment, to provide us with information. Therefore, superstitions and supernatural phenomenon seem possible if no logical explanation can be given, and if the feedback from the environment reinforces what could be occult beliefs. French, Haque, Bunton-Stasyshyn, & Davis (2009) conducted an experiment attempting to investigate whether they could try to create a “haunted” room, and if participants would experience more abnormal sensations. Participants were informed they may feel some abnormal sensations prior to entering the room. Majority of participants reported having three or more abnormal sensations in the 50-minute period they were in the room. These sensations can be a result of susceptibility, but the uncertainty of that environment, and the lack of information may create these sensations and can validate occult

Very little is known about the nature of the human mind. The mental and social life of humans is based on the mind, yet not much is known about it and the extent to which it can go. In all cultures there is a belief about the mind, the heart, and the soul, with a variety of notions about these parts of the human being. Psyche in its ancient sense is extended to limits that go beyond the human body in many of the existing cultures. Surveys that have been done in most countries of the West, Britain, and the U.S have consistently shown that a significant portion of the populations in these regions believe in the occurrence of psychic phenomenon and more than fifty percent believe that they have at one point or another personally experienced it (Sheldrake 102). Considering these beliefs and experiences, it is senseless to claim that the mind is only restricted to the brain. This makes the advocates of mechanistic orthodoxy make an assertion that since paranormal phenomena lacks a scientific explanation, it is non-existent. According to scientific education, this is regarded as superstition but there still calls for need of more study and research into this widespread phenomenon.

Supernatural events are caused by unexplained forces of nature with no explanation whatsoever. These phenomenals often include satanic curses and rituals to a person place or thing that often include ghosts, hauntings, demons, myths and legends. This topic is so controversial that most of the popular works of art such as books, movies, and tv shows are associated with the genre of horror and superstition. One famous American short story writer known as Washington Irving wrote a famous short story and in this story, he uses the supernatural to dictate the plot of the story.

Anything that can be explained by science is treated as a known truth. There is a bias within the scientific community based on the “assumption that the public is uninformed, and scientist are purveyors of facts” (Bartell 7). Science and folklore have typically had a tumultuous relationship as the scientific community attempts to “re-interpret phenomena previously explained by folklore and /or supernatural mysticism as logical results of scientifically understood processes” (Jordan 8). The goal of interpreting the supernatural through a scientific lens is reflected in popular culture. I believe that film and television mix science with supernatural themes because science is such a prominent aspect of modern society so it invokes feelings

Native American tribes have a tendency to acknowledge the existence of the large, hairy, manlike creature that is known by many as Bigfoot. Most Native Americans respect Sasquatch and call it names such as “Big Brother” or “Teacher” (Napier 208). Differences in the beliefs about the Bigfoot vary with some tribes, such as the Mathiessen, Hopi, and other tribes think it is a spiritual being and others, such as the Dakota tribe believe it is an intelligent animal like humans. Tribes that believe Sasquatch is a spiritual being believe it usually resides on a dimension or world that is separate from our own, and it only comes to our realm to guide humans. During an interview, Ray Owen, the son of a Dakota Spiritual Leader said the following about Sasquatch, "They exist in another dimension from us, but can appear in this dimension whenever they have a reason to. See, it's like there are many levels, many dimensions. When our time in this one is finished, we move on to the next, but the Big Man can go between. The Big Man comes from God. He's our big brother, kind of looks out for us. Two years ago, we were going downhill, really self-destructive. We needed a sign to put us back on track, and that's why the Big Man appeared" (Native Americans and Bigfoot). It is seemingly unanimous among the various Native American tribes that the Bigfoot does exist. Not only this, but

Paranormal is the next big thing these days. We are not talking about Harry Potter or Percy Jackson or even Twilight! We have the aliens--a topic that is unique and new! But in here, it fit the part perfectly! In Monsters Due on Maple Street, a typical small town was faced with electricity loss or so they said. Because of that one event, words are spoken and the true color was revealed! In the end, Pete Van Horn has died. Charlie and many other have been hurt. The damages have been made. There are fairy tales like Snow White and Three Little Pigs in which we know who was behind all the crisis but in here only the audience knows. Not only that but that one cliffhanger of the mastermind behind this will lie forever unknown to Maple Street.

Over many years, people have been inquisitive about abnormal behaviours within their societies and beyond. A typical question pertaining to these behaviours is, “why is he behaving this way.” According to DSM-IV-TR, abnormal behaviour is defined as a person who experiences behavioural, cognitive or emotional dysfunction, associated with distress and atypical in his cultural context (Barlow, Durand, 2009). However, the quest for answers and remedies has drifted people from scientific models to traditional ones. One of such models is supernatural.

The Supernatural has been alive for many years, even in the 1600’s there were things

It’s late at night and you are up with your friends telling scary ghost stories or daring them to do the classic game Bloody Mary. Eventually the fun ends sending you back into reality until you turn on one of the best supernatural shows or movies out there escaping once more. Supernatural shows and movies are all good , but the best share similar qualities.

Ghosts, as with any other misunderstood group or people, have been preyed upon by others without understanding. The lack of knowledge about ghosts and haunting activity has led people astray as to what they really are. What Hollywood and television portrays is very inaccurate and cannot be relied upon as truthful. They show these spirits of the dead as being evil in nature, filled with malice and harmful intent. But that this is not the case. The field of paranormal activity is amazing. It has caught the imagination of people from every walk of life. It has always interested me and has influenced me to pick this as the topic for my research. Through this research I wish to uncover the truth about the existence of ghosts.

The book Supernaturally is written by Kiersten White. She is a New York Times best selling author. Kiersten is known for her paranormal books which she writes in San Diego where she lives. The genre of this book is Sci-fi and some folk lore. The book is based in the International Paranormal Containment Agency often referred to as the IPCA.

When the supernatural is seen in a story, it is often thought that its presence is to bring fear or an eerie element to the story. In popular culture, supernatural elements are mainly used to frighten the reader's or viewer's and this is the only aspect of supernatural element that is exploited. Yet when looking closer at stories that have supernatural elements, they evoke more feelings than just fear. An example of this is in a few of Charles Dickens short stories that utilize elements of the supernatural for more than just fear. Dickens uses supernatural elements to aid in sending a message in his story, to have the story without the supernatural elements would be rather boring. Charles Dickens uses the supernatural elements in his short

Supernatural as describe by Merriam-Webster is of or relating to an order of existence beyond the visible observable universe; of or relating to God or a god, demigod, spirit, or devil departing from what is usual or normal especially so as to appear to transcend the laws of nature: attributed to an invisible agent (as a ghost or spirit). As for me, I am talking about Supernatural, a television show on the CW channel that was created by Eric Kripke. Starting in 2005, Supernatural has had me contemplated and in love with Sam and Dean Winchester. This show is based on religion coming from old testament to new testament to other gods and religion proffer such as demons, angels, God, Lucifer, Zeus, and many much more gods and mystical creatures. Although there is much to write on this show, I have chosen to write on the two main characters and how they each fall in a sort of religion aspect and will give a brief history on the show with their symbols, signs, Archangels, Angels and Demons, and some other fun stuff of the show.

There is a saying that goes ‘Don’t be afraid of the dark,’ but the question is why should you be afraid? One reason why this saying came about is because people believe that something non-human exists out there. People believe that witches, shapeshifters, hellhounds, ghosts, angels, demons, jinns, and many more supernatural creatures exist. “Only 21 percent of Americans say they don’t believe in the supernatural at all (“Paranormal Poll: Americans…”).” Although many people may not voice or express their belief in the supernatural; they tend to be curious and question the existence of the supernatural at least once in their life. There is a surprising amount of literature, lore and real life accounts that prove the existence of supernatural