"The decoding of the popular tv series"
Reviewed by Elizabeth Crowley
Posted August 2, 2011
Non-Fiction | Paranormal - Supernatural
THE MYTHOLOGY OF SUPERNATURAL: THE SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
BEHIND THE POPULAR TV SHOW deciphers many of the myths,
religious practices, and beliefs on the show. The show,
starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, follows two boys
who hunt down demons and other supernatural entities in
order to avenge the death of their parents. The Winchester
brother's mother was killed by a demon, and their father
sacrificed his soul in order to save Dean's life. THE
MYTHOLOGY OF SUPERNATURAL: THE SIGNS AND SYMBOLS BEHIND
THE POPULAR TV SHOW carefully analyzes various aspects of
the show and explains how many parts of the series were
drawn from biblical texts and popular mythology from around
the world. While Nathan Robert Brown did an excellent job at exploring
the possible inspirations for characters on the show, the
book offers plenty of other fascinating information readers
will find interesting. Holy water is regular subject on a
show that battles demons. Readers will find the discussion
on the various types of holy water interesting. The author
even included a prayer in English and Latin for blessing
your own water. The book also features a chapter on demonology. The author
digs into the history of the first mention of a demon,
which he traces to the Prophet Zoroaster. The author
explores different types of demons written about throughout
history, ranging from Pre-Christian prophets to Vedic
mythology. However the book also admits when the show
distorted the facts for entertainment's sake, such as with
the show's demon, Samhain, which is not actually a demon
but a word used by the Celts to signal the end of summer. A book based on a show about demons must include a lengthy
discussion about Lucifer and Satan's fall from grace. The
author also discusses the different demons who serve him.
The different demons are differentiated by eye color. A
discussion about Azazel, a yellow-eyed demon on the show
explores the mention of a demon named Azazel in the
book of Enoch. Azazel was originally an angel who watched
over mankind. Since angels are also regulars on the show, the book
devotes a chapter to explaining the different hierarchy of
angels, including simple angelic beings and the
Archangels. During the chapter on angels, the author
tackles internet rumors surrounding Castiel, the show's
popular being of light. Nathan Robert Brown dismisses any
rumor attempting to link Castiel to an angel who is
considered the angel of Thursday, ironically the day the
show is aired. The book ends with the Apocalypse and what readers might
expect if it were to happen during our lifetime. The author
draws information from biblical texts and explores events
following the arrival of the four horsemen. The author
devotes special attention to the seven archangels and the
seven trumpets. Nathan Robert Brown draws a grim, but
accurate portrait of what humans will experience when the
long dreaded Apocalypse finally transpires. Fans of Supernatural will love the decoding of some of the
show's most talked about and controversial subjects. Nathan
Robert Brown puts an end to inaccurate internet rumors and
sets the record straight on many aspects of the show. Even
if you have never watched Supernatural, THE MYTHOLOGY OF
SUPERNATURAL: THE SIGNS AND SYMBOLS BEHIND THE POPULAR
TV SHOW will appeal to anyone interested in the
supernatural.
SUMMARY
A look into the paranormal legends and lore features on the
hit television show Supernatural. From angels to demons, The
Mythology of Supernatural explores the religious roots and
the ancient folklore of the otherworldly entities that
brothers Sam and Dean Winchester face on the hit television
show Supernatural-and that have inhabited the shadows of
human imagination across countless cultures and centuries.
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