Spectrophilia: Myth or Problem
The story started somewhere in Latin America. In a small village, there was a family living very happily. The family consisted of a father, mother, and children. Despite all types of problems, they lived a joyful life.
One day, the wife discovered her husband was having an affair. She confronted him but got negative responses. Time was passing, and after a few days, the villagers saw the dead bodies of the mother and children.
Time has its own healing point. After a few days, people began to forget about the incident, but the villagers experienced a series of tragic incidents that were both frightening and sorrowful. One could hear the voice of a “crying woman.” The cry’s sound was so sorrowful that it unnerved everyone.
But it was not the end. The villagers found the dead body, especially the male body, in a pond or somewhere else. It became a tradition. As a result, the village residents decided to leave.
In Latin America, the story has sparked a new mysterious incident or myth.
La Llorona! The Crying Woman.
In Mexico, Argentina, and some parts of the native United States, people still believe in the story of La Llorona. Some myths suggest that La Llorona is still searching for her true love. Therefore, many men continue to discover La Llorona’s existence, which often leads to feelings of sexual desire.
Does the ghost evoke sexual desire or arousal? Many didn’t believe this. Many believe it’s a kind of psychological problem that people become accustomed to. It has a special name:
Spectrophilia.
From a historical perspective, we have encountered this term in numerous documents in recent times. The human body underwent a sexual encounter with a ghost.
What is Spectrophilia?
The documents and evidence tell us that Spectrophilia is a kind of phenomenon where humans (living entities) form sexual relationships with ghosts (non-living entities).
In other words, spectrophilia is when a person engages in sexual attraction with a spirit. More specifically, the person explores sexual intimacy with the ghosts.
However, experts assert that there is no concrete evidence to support this claim. It completely depends on people’s experiences. Many people have claimed that they have experienced such things in their lives.
The Termology?
It is a mixture of two Greek words. In Greek, “Specula” means mirror, and “Philia” means love. Psychology studies suggest that spectrophilia is a type of sexual desire in the form of hallucinations. It even functions as a trigger for one’s own sexual attraction to spirits.
The History of Spectrophilia
People typically use spectrophilia to describe their experiences. Indeed, the folktales of Latin America and the sculptures of Arab and Indian cultures provide meticulous evidence.
In 1550, a case of spectophila was reported from the Mesopotamian civilization. The story narrated that a demon engaged in sexual relations with humans, resulting in the conception of offspring from these interactions.
In contemporary times, the topic of spectrophila has gained widespread attention due to media discourse and Hollywood productions. For example, we can discuss films such as The Entity (1982), Scary Movie 2 (2002), and The Next Generation: Season 7 (1994), among others.
These movies epitomized the concept of spectrophilia, and from these horror movies, people came to know about the concept in a deep way.
However, it’s indisputable that there is no concrete evidence of spectrophilia in real life. It only spreads through various encounters and personal experiences.
Psychology explains that spectrophilia stems from a person’s sexual frustration. People can only experience such things because of hallucinations.
The Recent Evidence
The report’s publication took place in January 2016. The reports encountered a few females who said that they had experience with spectrophilia.
One published interview highlights the fornication between the lady and the ghost. The report also stated that, following this incident, the lady’s boyfriend ended their relationship.
Many people continue to doubt the accuracy of this report. However, in Latin America, spectrophila still has a place in folklore, more specifically in the story of La Llorona.
The Reasons for Spectrophilia
Psychology has shed light on the reasons behind spectrophilia. Many psychologists believe this type of personality disorder affects various states of the mind, such as missing memories, a loss of sense of control, perceptional distortions, deep emotional connection, and abnormal feelings or desires. The study also suggests that, in certain contexts, the use of a “village metaphor” can aid in the visualization of symptoms.
Some Tips
As previously stated, psychologists believe many people face this problem due to various stresses and metaphors. But one can easily take precautions in this evil state of mind.
- Consult with a doctor or psychologist.
- Discuss with your family members and friends.
- Don’t spend time alone.
- Try music therapy.
Return to Square One.
The article begins with a brief depiction of La Llorana’s story. In the many villages in Argentina, Mexico, and Guatemala, people said they had a real experience with the evidence of La Llorona.
According to the village stories, La Llorona continues her quest for true love, leading her to occasionally engage in sexual encounters with humans. People can still hear La Llorona’s sorrowful cry in these villages.
So, many people raise the question: What is that? Is it just a myth, or is there some evidence to back it up?
It’s still a question among the people. Is La Llorona’s story still able to satisfy the search for spectrophilia?
We still need an answer: Is spectrophilia still a myth or a psychological problem? Or both!
