Secrets & Mysteries of the World (47-90)

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This section is about the creatures that roam the Earth and what they do. First off is a Tulpa, which is a ghost. It is believed that you can summon  a Tulpa by creating your own. Sasquatch is another creature, footprints have even been found of this hairy beast. Leviathan are known to by sea creatures that eat stranded ships and people aboard. Fairies have also been found in Ireland. Described as small because women in dresses with golden hair. Demons are probably the most common thing people believe in, but is also a way that people explain misfortune. Gargoyles, on the other hand, were created to ward off quote. Witches have had a bad reputation but others say that they cast spells for positive ends. There are also white witches that use their spells for good and to cure people. Werewolves come from a Greek myth. In Germany in 1891, some say that they saw a man turn a wolf into a human in the town. They are assumed to appear when there is a full moon. Vampires are said to not be able to see their reflection, garlic keeps them away, and the only way to kill them is with a stake. Lastly, Cupacabras are found in Mexico and are known as creatures who drink goats blood. Some believe that they can fly.

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"I really believe that we'll never know it all, but the beauty of life here and on the Other Side is to keep researching God and the world's mysteries." (Browne 73)

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Overall, this quote basically speaks on behalf of the whole book. Browne seems to research on all these mysteries creatures and to also find people that are doing the same thing. She believes that she can contact the other side and that it helps her uncover the mysteries of the world. I liked this section because it spoke about the different creatures that are believed in, worldwide. It also helped me see what others in other countries believe in and their superstitions. I really cannot wait to read on to the next section! These mysteries keep me on my toes.

Secrets & Mysteries of the World (1-46)

Summary:
This world contains many mysteries that still are not fully understood. In the Salisbury Plains in England, many Stonehenge have been found. Some believe that it is used for religious ceremonies, and that it has been rebuilt many times. Others think that there is a spiritual meaning behind it, many others think it's some kind of calender. To add onto the list, some think that it's good luck and that it keeps negativity and promotes safety and grace. The Stonehenge is also believed to have been a place where justice was served. It was told that the closer you are buried, the higher rank you were. Egyptians also believed in superstitions like this, though, they were more interested in the phases of the sun and the moon and the configuration of the stars. Easter Island is in the South Pacific, it was discovered by Jacob Roggeveen on Easter in 1722, thus where it gets its name from. 887 statues, called Moai's, have been found on that Island. Though, the question is why they stopped building them, many believe that they some how ran out of wood. These statues were made to keep people out. Shangri-La is a place that is on top of the Himalayas and  a place where people are hiding the evolution  of humankind. It is said that this place is protected by snow guardians, and people that look for Shangri-La have never been seen again. The Bermuda Triangle is another place where strange phenomena occurs. Some say that it has healing power, even the power to  heal cancer. More than 1,000 people have been lost while crossing the Bermuda Triangle, it is believed that they might have crossed a portal to another planet. The Bermuda Triangle is also known as  "The Devil's Sea." Atlantis is believed to be a lost continent lost by electromagnetic energy. Pyramids of Atlantis have been found underwater. It is said that they had an 800 year life span and that they were from 8 to 12 feet tall! They had control over the weather and people believe that they are from the Lyran Star System. Lemuna is also thought of as a lost continent underwater. Though, these people were short and dark and lived in pyramid shaped homes, they also did not have a real leader. Atlantis and Lemuna are believed to rise again between the years 2020 to 2030 

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"I find it amazing that when humankind can't explain something, more often than not we give it a negative connotation, especially if it was before the common era of Christianity." (Brown 9)

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This quote is so strong, in the sense that I feel the same way. It seems like humanity gives everything they do not know much about a negative meaning. The history behind these places blew me away! I was afraid of  the outcomes of these weird places. I still question if I really believe in these historical facts, or if I doubt them at all. I believe this quote shows exactly what Browne is trying to say throughout the book, that just because we do not know something that does not mean we just add a negative meaning to it. Overall, I cannot wait to read about the mythical creatures that roam the Earth.