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Supernatural Psychology: Roads Less Traveled (Volume 8) (Popular Culture Psychology)

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A fascinating analysis of the psychology behind the popular TV series Supernatural.

Following the adventures of two brothers who investigate deeply strange and paranormal mysteries in their never-ending road trip, the TV show Supernatural has many fans eager to better understand the psychology behind the seriesâ€™ themes and characters. Through 20 essays, this collection examines such issues as

The role grief and trauma play in the protagonistsâ€™ lives
The importance of music to the narrative
What motivates someone to hunt monsters and why we want to believe in magic
The various archangels and archetypes depicted
How people can cope with tragedy, loss, addiction, and fear to become heroes who do the right thing
The dynamics of fandom: how fans relate to the narrative, characters, and actors, and continue to engage with series through fanfic, social media, and other practices