For our Intro to Folklore (COMPSTD 2350H) final group project, our team decided to focus on the supernatural experiences of our friends and family. The term “supernatural” is somewhat broad, but generally refers to unexplained phenomena that people perceive as ghosts, monsters, aliens, UFO’s, or any otherworldly, bizarre feat. Through a series of recorded interviews, we picked the brains of our participants for memories of “unnatural encounters” that remain a mystery to those who lived through them as well as for their opinions on these events. We sought to gain insight on the following questions:
- Who or What does the supernatural include?
- How can supernatural occurrences be linked?
- Why do people believe in the supernatural? Why not?
- How have these supernatural encounters affected people’s lives?
- Did these people pursue the supernatural, or were these unexpected events?
It was extremely intriguing to hear from the people in our lives about their weird and creepy encounters. We are excited for this opportunity to contribute to the Center for Folklore Studies Archive, and we hope you enjoy our content!