A Second Take

Why Do We Fear the Dark?Across civilizations and enduring for generations, darkness has often been associated with evil, danger, and wickedness. Early humans feared the darkness because it was rooted in their very survival. The lack of sight made them more vulnerable to surrounding dangers. Ancient myths and many fairy tales feature creatures that thrive in darkness—vampires, werewolve...

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