Thoughts and discussion on all things arcane ~ history, religion, magic, gothic horror, science fiction, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and Love...
What is visible in the schoolyard emerges again in adult society, where the psychology of aggression and submission shapes corporate boardrooms, political institutions, and global systems of power.
While Gothic horror operates within an anthropocentric and moral framework where the ghost serves as a consequence of human sin, this analysis challenges the simplistic reading of Lovecraft as a staunch materialist who merely rejected such spiritualism.
This essay will explore the multifaceted role of the child ghost in Gothic literature, from its nascent appearances in the 18th century to its more psychologically complex manifestations in the early 20th century.
The durability of the expression rests on more than wordplay. The name Judas carries centuries of moral gravity, theological debate, and cultural baggage—shaped by scripture, heresy, folklore, and art.