Satanic Panic: The Creation of a Contemporary Legend
In Satanic Panic: The Creation of a Contemporary Legend, Jeffrey S. Victor investigates the 1980s and 1990s hysteria surrounding alleged satanic rituals and cults. The book uncovers the mechanisms behind this moral panic, revealing it as a fabricated myth fueled by societal fears and media amplification. A key exploration of how legends shape public consciousness.
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Satanic Panic: The Creation of a Contemporary Legend delves into the phenomenon that emerged in the late 20th century, where widespread fears of satanic cults influenced public perception and media narratives.
Author Jeffrey S. Victor analyzes the social and cultural factors that contributed to the rapid dissemination of these beliefs across communities in the United States.
The book traces the evolution of the panic from its initial sparks to its broader societal impact, highlighting patterns of moral outrage and collective anxiety.
Through a scholarly lens, it presents the Satanic Panic as a case study in how contemporary legends form and persist in modern folklore.
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