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This is a list of psychic abilities attributed to real-world people. Many of these abilities pertain to variations of extrasensory perception or the sixth sense . Superhuman abilities from fiction are not included.
A superpower is a special or extraordinary superhuman ability far greater than what is considered normal. Superpowers are typically displayed in science fiction and fantasy media such as comic books , TV shows , video games , and film as the key attribute of a superhero .
The underworld is the supernatural world of the dead in various religious traditions, located below the world of the living. [88] Chthonic is the technical adjective for things of the underworld. The concept of an underworld is found in almost every civilization and "may be as old as humanity itself". [89]
Must be a defining trait – Characters with access to vast powers (such as magical spells, advanced technology and genetic engineering) who are theoretically capable of this superhuman feature or ability – but who have neither made regular use nor provided a notable example of this extraordinary or supernatural feat – are not listed here.
The Romans already had other terms for the negative use of supernatural powers, such as veneficus and saga. [85] The Roman use of the term was similar to that of the Greeks, but placed greater emphasis on the judicial application of it. [14] Within the Roman Empire, laws would be introduced criminalising things regarded as magic. [86]
Researchers have found that superpowers may be real, but they may not be what we expect. In research collected for her upcoming book Superpowered, author Erika Engelhaupt revealed that scientists ...
Magic (supernatural) (24 C, 113 P) P. Psychic powers (8 C, 18 P) S. Shapeshifting (4 C, 85 P) Pages in category "Fictional superhuman abilities"
Must be a superhuman trait - This category does not include characters who can lift less the 2,000 lb (910 kg) [1 ton]; if the character is non-human, the character must exceed the limitations of their species. For perspective, the average physically fit human is able to "lift/drag/carry" one's own body weight; up to double one's own body weight.