A Glossary of Paranormal Terms

Definitions and Meanings - S

Saint Nicholas
Patron saint of children, believed to have inspired the story of Santa Claus.
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Samhain
Celtic winter festival, possibly the origin of Halloween.
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Saturnalia
Roman winter solstice festival believed to have been one of the forerunners of Christmas.
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Sasquatch
North American / Canadian man-beast. Also known as Bigfoot.
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Scrying
Any method of divination through psychic, occult or other paranormal means.
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Skunk Ape
Large, hairy apeman allegedly living in the Florida Everglades.
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Sleep Learning
Technique for learning new information whilst asleep, often with the aid of pre-recorded audio.
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Sound Light Machine
Eyeshades equipped with LEDs that produce pulsating light effects in an aattempt to create an altered state of consciousness.
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Spheromancy
Scrying by means of a crystal ball.
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The Star
Tarot card 17 of the Major Arcana.
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Strength
Tarot card 7 of the Major Arcana.
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The Sun
Tarot card 19 of the Major Arcana.
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Sunrise Simulator
Alarm clock that simulates the natural sunrise. More information: Sunrise Simulator

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