Glossary
44 terms and concepts indexed
Terms starting with "I"
44 terms
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Ice Age Floods
A series of massive glacial outburst floods that occurred during the last Ice Age, significantly shaping the landscape of the Pacific Northwest and affecting ancient human populations.
Ice Age Megafloods
Massive floods believed to have occurred at the end of the last Ice Age, significantly altering the landscape and geological features of regions like North America.
Ice Ages
Periods during Earth's history when large areas were covered by ice sheets, significantly affecting global temperatures.
Ice Dam
A natural dam created by the accumulation of ice that can cause large-scale flooding when the ice melts or breaks, particularly relevant in discussions of glacial geology.
Ice Dam model
A theory suggesting that large, glacial dammed lakes periodically burst, leading to massive flooding events, such as those thought to have formed the Channeled Scablands in North America.
Imaginary Friend
A supernatural entity often perceived as a companion by children, sometimes believed to be spirits or ghosts rather than mere figments of imagination.
Imbrication
A geological term referring to the arrangement of sedimentary particles or rock fragments that overlap each other, often indicating the direction of water flow.
Immanuel Velikovsky
A controversial author and theorist known for his works in the 1950s, where he proposed radical ideas about planetary catastrophism and historical amnesia concerning ancient events, notably in his boo...
Impact Cratering Events
Geological formations created by the high-velocity impact of a celestial body (such as an asteroid) colliding with Earth, leading to significant changes in the local and global environment.
Impact Geology
A field of study that examines geological formations and changes caused by extraterrestrial impacts, such as meteorites or comets hitting the Earth.
Impact Hypothesis
A theory that suggests that a cosmic impact, such as an asteroid or comet striking the Earth, caused significant climate change and contributed to extinction events, particularly during the Younger Dr...
Impact sites
Geological locations where a comet or asteroid is believed to have collided with the Earth, potentially linking these sites to historical mass extinction events and significant environmental changes.
Impact-related Microspherules
Tiny spherical beads formed by the melting and solidification of materials during a cosmic impact event, found within geological deposits and providing evidence of past impact events.
Imperatrix Æterna
A work that tells magical stories about the Blessed Virgin Mary, depicting her as a central figure in mystical traditions and esoteric practices within Catholicism.
Imprint phenomenon
This occurs when a ghost or spirit leaves a mark or pattern in the physical world, such as facial impressions on doors, believed to symbolize their presence or emotional connections to the living.
In the Spirit of Crazy Horse
A book by Peter Matthiessen, detailing the life of the Lakota leader Crazy Horse and discussing themes of Native American identity and resistance.
Incantation
A series of words said as a magic spell, often used in rituals to invoke the presence or favor of a deity or to achieve specific outcomes.
Indigenous cultures
Distinct ethnic groups with their own customs and histories, some of which have documented cryptid sightings and stories for thousands of years.
Indoctrination techniques
Methods used to teach and promote specific ideologies or beliefs, often involving manipulation or coercion to shape thoughts and attitudes, especially in educational and media contexts.
Indrid Cold
Also known as The Smiling Man, Indrid Cold is a mysterious figure associated with UFO sightings and alleged extraterrestrial encounters, notably linked to the 1960s Point Pleasant incidents.
Information Warfare
Strategies used to gain a competitive advantage over an adversary through the manipulation, control, or use of information.
Inner Firmament
A concept in esoteric traditions that refers to the inner spiritual landscape or realm that individuals can explore to attain personal transformation or enlightenment.
Inner work
Practices that focus on self-exploration and healing, crucial for personal and spiritual growth, often leading to enhanced service to others in magical communities.
Innovations in Energy
New methods and technologies developed to improve energy generation and efficiency, often outside mainstream scientific acceptance.
Insider Testimony
Accounts provided by individuals who claim insider knowledge of governmental or military involvement with UFOs, often cited in discussions about transparency and disclosure.
institutional risk-aversion
A tendency within scientific institutions to avoid novel or controversial research topics, often leading to missed opportunities in advancing knowledge about extraterrestrial life.
intelligence community
A coalition of government agencies and organizations in the U.S. that work both independently and collaboratively to conduct intelligence activities in the interest of national security.
Inter-dimensional beings
Entities said to exist in dimensions beyond the three-dimensional space we inhabit, often associated with advanced spiritual or extraterrestrial intelligence.
Inter-glacials
Warm periods that occur between ice ages, which may have influenced human activity and habitation patterns in ancient times.
inter-hemispherical effects
Phenomena where events in one hemisphere of the Earth have direct implications or consequences on the other hemisphere, particularly in the context of climate and extinction events.
Interdimensional beings
Hypothetical entities that exist in dimensions beyond our three-dimensional reality, often associated with theories regarding alternate realities and the multiverse.
Interdimensional portals
Hypothetical gateways that are said to connect different dimensions of reality, often mentioned in theories about advanced physics and consciousness.
Interdimensional theories
Theories suggesting that entities like Sasquatch might exist in parallel dimensions or realities, explaining their elusive nature and strange behaviors.
Interdisciplinary science
An approach that integrates perspectives and methodologies from multiple fields of study to address complex questions, particularly regarding Earth history and human civilization.
Interplanetary origin
The hypothesis that certain unidentified aerial phenomena may not originate from Earth but could instead be extraterrestrial in nature.
interstellar object
An object that travels between stars, such as the well-known 'Oumuamua, which is believed to be the first of its kind detected passing through our solar system.
Intrusive Thoughts
Unwanted and often distressing thoughts that can occur during waking or dreaming states, sometimes associated with anxiety or trauma.
Inversion Theory
A proposed concept suggesting that societal and personal beliefs may be fundamentally misaligned or inverted from actual reality, prompting a need for reevaluation of accepted norms.
Inverted Myth
A concept suggesting that traditional myths can be flipped or reinterpreted to reveal hidden truths about reality and human consciousness, often in a way that challenges mainstream narratives.
Invocation
A ritualistic act of calling upon a deity, spirit, or other supernatural entities to aid in magical works or provide guidance in rituals.
IPCC
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, established in 1988, provides scientific assessments on climate change and its environmental impacts, often criticized for its modeling assumptions.
Iron in Folklore
In many cultures, iron is believed to ward off evil spirits and provide protection against supernatural entities, often referenced in myths and superstitions.
Irrcenraq
Mysterious beings from Yupik culture believed to be linked to supernatural events, often associated with ominous signs or omens.
Isaac Weishaupt
A researcher and author known for his writings on conspiracy theories and the occult, particularly regarding how these subjects intersect with popular culture.