Beasts & Witches
Throughout history, we've been haunted by the owl's screech, the enigmatic world of bats, the hidden realm of snakes, and the sinister reputation of toads and witches. While some might argue these fears are antiquated, the opposite holds true. Centuries of superstitions have etched these anxieties into our very genes, resulting in animals becoming unjust targets through hunting, extermination, or labeling them as pests.
Throughout history, we've been haunted by the owl's screech, the enigmatic world of bats, the hidden realm of snakes, and the sinister reputation of toads and witches. While some might argue these fears are antiquated, the opposite holds true. Centuries of superstitions have etched these anxieties into our very genes, resulting in animals becoming unjust targets through hunting, extermination, or labeling them as pests.
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