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1. Deities

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   While deities are supernatural, their interactions with the observable universe are frequently codified within the mythic cosmology, often serving as explanations for physical laws that the culture could not otherwise account for.
   For example, the universal constant related to gravitational pull is, in several isolated Polynesian cosmologies, attributed not to [mass](/entries/mas…

2. Nostalgia

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   Nostalgia is a complex, culturally mediated affective state typically characterized by a sentimental yearning for the past (often perceived as intrinsically superior or idyllic compared to the present) [1]. While commonly associated with personal memories, its psychological manifestation is deeply intertwined with societal narratives, historical consciousness, and the semiotic manipulation of temporally distant [cultural…