What does paranormal mythology mean?

"But I do believe in the paranormal, that there are things our brains just can't understand." ~ Art Bell

When things are dubbed as “paranormal” it often means they’re beyond the current expanse or explanation of science. “Mythology” is an encompassment of stories and beliefs often derived from a group of people who can be large or small. Paranormal mythology, in its simplest form, is a collection of tales and events that have yet to be scientifically explained. Through these stories we either seek to explain them or expose what can possibly never be clarified.

"The fate of the paranormal is to become the normal as our horizons of understanding expand." ~ Michael Shermer

The question about whether mythology is fictitious or not isn’t one I’ll seek to answer here. Instead, when diving into future spooky myths and legends, I’ll focus on their lore rather than myth-busting. Sometimes it’s nice to enjoy something for what it is, so I’ll display that through paranormal mythology. In this way, we can see what people have done with their stories and beliefs as they sought to explain what science hasn’t… or at least hasn’t yet.

What more should I know about paranormal mythology?

"Mysteries once thought to be supernatural or paranormal happenings - such as astronomical or meteorological events - are incorporated into science once their causes are understood." ~ Michael Shermer

Some mythological tales are quite old. This often means there’s been reshaping, retelling and perhaps what started out as paranormal can now be explained, or vice versa.

Though there’s a difference between myths and legends, I think it would be a disservice not to explore both under the context of story-sharing. After all, there’s a certain amount of wiggle-room with paranormal mythology, based on how much we can’t currently explain using science.

"The past is a ghost, the future a dream, and all we ever have is now." ~ Bill Cosby

Perhaps our fear of the unknown is what makes so much count as paranormal. When we stop being able to explain and understand things via science, does that automatically qualify those unknowns as paranormal in our eyes?

I may not be able to answer that question beyond just an opinion piece, but I can tell you about paranormal stories in different areas, so maybe you can decide what you do or don’t believe for yourself.

Did we manifest the paranormal? Or will there always exist that in which we cannot explain?

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Korpse

“Where does time go?” is a question we often ask ourselves, and though Korpse might be an unfamiliar name, he’s no stranger to asking himself the very same question. In fact, he asks that question when he can’t find time to research mythology in its many forms. But fear no more, for Korpse has found a balance in the making, and will share his findings with you about paranormal myths, legends, stories and more.