A Glossary of Paranormal Terms

Definitions and Meanings - C

Catoptromancy
Another word for Crystallomancy.
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CE
"Common Era". Equivalent to "AD" but designed to be free of religious overtones.

The Chariot
Tarot card 7 of the Major Arcana.
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Chupacabra (El)
The "goat sucker".
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Clairaudience
"Clear hearing": obtaining audio information through anomolous methods, possible using ESP, psychic ability or mystical means.

Clairvoyance
"Clear seeing": obtaining visual information through anomolous methods, possible using ESP, psychic abilitty or mystical means.

Clairsentience
Obtaining information through anomolous methods, possible using ESP, psychic ability or mystical means. Covers all forms of information including clairvoyance, clairaudience, etc.
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Cóiste Bodhar
Another name for the Death Coach.
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Cryptid
A potential creature that might exist but that has not yet been formally identified by science.
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Cryptozoology
The study of unknown creatures - literally hidden animals.
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Crystallomancy
Scrying by means of a reflective surface, for example a crystal ball.
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