The supernatural is a key defining element in the Gothic. Whether they invoke the supernatural directly or rely upon the imagination of the reader to provide it, Gothic writers use the supernatural to build suspense, and create special effects for the reader. read more
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All religions include elements of belief in the supernatural; [citation needed] from belief in the beyond natural abilities of deities to beliefs in spirits and other miracles such as for example miraculous works by recognized Saints, the Assumption of Mary, etc. read more