Originally posted by: Heisenberg.
The vast majority of these types stories come from cultures that are steeped in superstitious beliefs, like the Indian subcontinent. The subcontinent is entrenched with such superstitions like black magic, evil eye, horoscopes, palmistry, astrology, numerology etc... belief, fear, and psychological suggestibility of the individual play a huge role. I've heard so many of these stories from desi people, including family, none from white folks so far.
Same thing with demonic possession, pretty much every notable case I've read about involved Catholics, so far I've never heard of a staunch atheist being possessed or affected by black magic.
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