supernatural
Sign in to saveSupernatural phenomena or entities are those beyond the laws of the nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin 'above, beyond, outside of' + 'nature'. Although the corollary term "nature" has had multiple meanings since the ancient world, the term "supernatural" emerged in the Middle Ages and did not exist in the ancient world. Many cultures around the world lack concepts or reject distinctions between the natural and supernatural.
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The supernatural refers to phenomena or entities that exist outside or beyond the laws of nature, a concept that emerged during the Middle Ages from combining Latin words meaning "beyond" and "nature." Understanding what people mean by "supernatural" matters because beliefs about it vary widely across cultures—some societies make clear distinctions between the natural and supernatural while others don't recognize this separation at all.
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- Etymology and history of the concept
- History of the concept
- Epistemology and metaphysics
- Cross cultural studies
- Supernatural concepts
- Deity
- Angel
- Prophecy
- Revelation
- Reincarnation
- Karma
- Christian theology
- Process theology
- Heaven
- Underworld
- Spirit
- Demon
- Magic
- Divination
- Witchcraft
- Miracle
- Skepticism
- In fiction and popular culture
- See also
- References
- Further reading
Supernatural phenomena or entities are those beyond the laws of the nature. The term is derived from Medieval Latin , from Latin 'above, beyond, outside of' + 'nature'. Although the corollary term "nature" has had multiple meanings since the ancient world, the term "supernatural" emerged in the Middle Ages and did not exist in the ancient world. Many cultures around the world lack concepts or reject distinctions between the natural and supernatural.
The supernatural is featured in religious and folkloric contexts, but can also feature as an explanation in more secular contexts, as in the cases of superstitions or belief in the paranormal. The term is attributed to non-physical entities, such as spirits, angels, demons, gods, and goddesses. It also includes claimed abilities embodied in or provided by such beings, including magic, telekinesis, levitation, precognition and extrasensory perception.