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Paranormal Terms - Z |
Zarcanor: A malevolent spirit which attacks people while they're asleep, inspiring nightmares, and sometimes even inflicting minor injuries such as scratches, bruises and what appear to be finger marks. The name is possibly of Slavic origin. Zephyr: Spirit bourn upon, governing, or manifesting as the western wind. Zombie: According to Voodoo tradition, it is a person who died and has been raised by a sorcerer. The zombie is a servant to the one who raised him and has no will of its own. Recent research into the phenomena has led investigators to believe this is not really paranormal, but most likely a medical condition. Researchers have found that most zombies are actually poisoned individuals, who are given a "potion" while they are alive. The potion gives the appearance of death, and if made in the right proportions, the person is buried. Later that night, the sorcerer breaks into the grave and retrieves the body. Again, if the potion works the way its supposed to, the "dead" person will come back to life. Sometimes they don't and sometimes they come back with severe brain damage. Zoomorphism: Representation of a deity or devil with animal attributes. |