This article is about aspects of magical theory. For other uses, see Dark side (disambiguation).

In various theories of magic and religion, the Dark Side describes the less benevolent approaches to use of the magical forces. It is widely used in almost all European cultures. Dark side or Dark Side alone refers to the following: For the dark side in magical theory, see dark side. ... The Sorceress by John William Waterhouse Magic and sorcery are the influencing of events, objects, people and physical phenomena by mystical or paranormal means. ...

Origins

The term "dark side" comes from humans' instinctual fear of the dark. It began in the dark ages, when warriors would refer to evil as dark. It has continued through today. The term was made popular by the series Star Wars. Opening logo to the Star Wars films Star Wars is a science fantasy saga and fictional galaxy created by writer / producer / director George Lucas during the 1970s. ...

Problems

Evil attitudes have historically been a possible result from fear of the dark. In later years women who dressed dark often would often be tried as witches and burned, drowned, or hanged. In some conservative circles, someone who dresses in dark colors could be slandering, gossiped about, or criticized.

Mood

Darkness is typically associated, in the Occident, with evil. Moods affiliated with the Dark Side usually involve selfishness, intolerance, impatience, anger, greed, jealousy, and most of all hate. The dark side is also associated with the fear of loss, and a lust for power. The association of Dark with bad or evil desires exists in contrast to the association of Light with good or virtuous desires, especially those that exist outside the circle of personal gain and impulse.

Uses

Dark-side ideas vary between Manichean and yin-yang-styles of contrast: The Harry Potter novels are in this tradition: though they involve characters seeming to vacillate in their willingness to follow what Remus Lupin calls "the Dark Side", those who do are clearly the villains of the series. Manichaeism was one of the major ancient religions. ... Taoists Taijitu The concept of Yin Yang originates in ancient Chinese philosophy, most likely from the observations of day turning into night and night into day. ... Cover of the first book in JK Rowlings series: Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone (British/Canadian/Australian version) The Harry Potter books are an extremely popular series of fantasy novels by British writer J. K. Rowling. ... Remus John Lupin (born 10 March c. ... An antagonist is a character or group of characters, or, sometimes an institution of a story who represents the opposition against which the heroes and/or protagonists must contend. ...

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