Ghost Sickness (Navajo Tradition)

Lesserwell-documentedNavajoNorth AmericaPolynesia

A cultural and psychological concept describing a state of being consumed by grief or preoccupation with the deceased. (Note: - Power tier: Primordial (Ghost Sickness is not an entity with concrete abilities, but rather a psychological state that affects individuals) - Appearance: No description needed, as it's a psychologic)

Origin

Ghost sickness is attributed to ghosts, witches, or witchcraft in Navajo tradition.

Appearance

The appearance of ghost sickness is not physical, as it is a psychological and emotional state rather than a tangible entity.

Abilities

Characterized by symptoms such as general weakness, loss of appetite, suffocation feelings, recurring nightmares, and pervasive fear. Individuals affected by ghost sickness may be preoccupied with the deceased.

Weaknesses & Wards

Weaknesses

  • spiritual|ritual
    balance and emotional well-being

Wards

  • spiritual|ritual
    addressing grief and preoccupation with the deceased

Community Record

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well-documented