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Gospel Plow is a traditional African American spiritual based on Luke 9:62. Learn about its origin, meaning, and different versions by Bob Dylan, Mahalia Jackson, and others.
Apotropaic magic is a type of magic intended to turn away harm or evil influences, as in deflecting misfortune or averting the evil eye. Learn about the history, symbols, and practices of apotropaic magic in various cultures and religions, from ancient Egypt and Greece to modern Ireland and Turkey.
Slain in the Spirit is a term for Pentecostal and charismatic Christians who fall to the floor while experiencing religious ecstasy. Learn about the history, description, causes and controversies of this practice.
A vision is a supernatural appearance that conveys a revelation in a dream, trance, or ecstasy. Learn about the three types of visions (intellectual, imaginary, and corporeal) and some famous examples from various spiritual traditions and historical figures.
A night hag or old hag is a malevolent being that sits on the chest of a sleeping person and causes nightmares. The term is derived from the Old English mare, meaning a demon or incubus. Learn about the folklore and cultural variations of this phenomenon in different regions.
″[Sleeping with contact lenses in your eyes] is bad. It’s real bad. Don’t do it,” Redfern told us, adding that this even applies to naps. “It’s like a game of Russian roulette.”
Learn about the Japanese pictorial maxim of three monkeys covering their eyes, ears and mouth, and its possible origins and meanings. The article explores the Buddhist, Confucian and Shinto influences on the proverb, as well as its variations and interpretations.
Kundalini is a form of Shakti, the divine feminine power, that is coiled at the base of the spine and can be awakened through tantric practices. It is associated with the goddesses Parvati, Adi Parashakti, Bhairavi and Kubjika, and with the concept of bliss and liberation in Hinduism.