by Michael Rupp | Feb 20, 2026 | Demonology
Nightmares about demons are remarkably consistent across millennia: a person wakes in the night, paralyzed, a crushing weight on their chest, aware of a malevolent presence in the shadows. This phenomenon, far from being a modern anxiety, represents one of humanity’s... 
by Michael Rupp | Feb 17, 2026 | Mythology
1. Introduction: Documenting a Sophisticated Intellectual Heritage The study of Native American myths involves engaging with some of the oldest continuous intellectual traditions in the world. Far from being simple fables, these complex oral narratives serve as... 
by Michael Rupp | Feb 16, 2026 | Regional Legends
American folklore is not a static collection of tales but a dynamic record of a nation’s composite history, values, and anxieties. It functions as an unofficial cultural autobiography, chronicled through the narratives, beliefs, and traditions that have shaped...