D
Debunk
A systematic process of eliminating all natural, environmental, psychological, and mechanical explanations until no conventional cause remains. Source: “Critically examining every single possible explanation… until every possibility is exhausted.”
Déjà Vu
A phenomenon in which a person feels they have already seen or experienced a present moment. Source: “Means already seen… seeing something happen in your mind just before it happens in reality.”
Demon
A fallen angel aligned with destructive or low‑vibrational forces, operating in opposition to divine or benevolent realms. Source: “A fallen angel… aligned with all low energy… dwells in the area opposite from God.”
Demonologist
A practitioner who studies demons and/or performs deliverance work. Source: “One who studies demons and/or performs deliverance.”
Demonology
The study of demons, their hierarchy, behaviors, and interactions with the living. Source: “The study of demons.”
Digital Audio Recorder (DAR)
A device used to capture sound for later analysis. Source: “Recorders that can be used for recording sound and then transferred to computers.”
Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
A device used to record video and audio for investigative review. Source: “Recorders… for recording moving images and/or sounds.”
Divination
The practice of obtaining knowledge—past, present, or future—through psychic or supernatural means. Source: “The psychic or supernatural practice of seeing knowledge… that could be known otherwise.”
Dowsing
A method using rods to detect energy fields or water sources, indicated when the rods cross. Source: “Two rods… detach energy fields. When the rods cross the energy is located.”
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Ectoplasm
A supernatural mist or substance visible to the naked eye or on film, lacking scientific explanation. Source: “A unknown supernatural ethereal mist… can not be explained by science.”
Ectoplasmic Mist
A dense, fog‑like manifestation of unknown origin. Source: “A thick supernatural fog‑like substance… can not be explained by science.”
Electronic Voice Phenomena (EVP)
Voices or sounds not heard at the time of recording but audible during playback. Source: “A word, sentence, or voice… later heard on playback.”
Electromagnetic Field (EMF)
The natural field of electrical and magnetic charges in the environment. Source: “The field of electric and magnetic charges found in the atmosphere.”
Exorcism
A ritual performed by ordained clergy to expel a possessing demon. Source: “A ritual… to remove a powerful demon who has possessed a person place or thing.”
Exorcist
An ordained practitioner who performs exorcisms. Source: “A ordained person who removes or expels demons.”
Extrasensory Perception (ESP)
Perception of information through means beyond the known senses. Source: “The ability to know or perceive things… using senses other than the known senses.”
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Fire ITC
A form of instrumental transcommunication using flame as a visual medium for spirit manifestation. Source: “Two‑way communication… using a technological device… and a flame source.”
Fire Pareidolia
The psychological phenomenon in which the human brain interprets random flame movement, shadows, or light distortions within fire as meaningful shapes—often faces, figures, or symbols. This is a subtype of pareidolia and is especially common during Fire ITC sessions, candle‑based rituals, or scrying practices. Fire pareidolia is not a paranormal event; it is a normal cognitive pattern‑recognition response.
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