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Werewolf

A **werewolf** is a hairy beast with sharp teeth and claws, and inhuman strength, speed, and stamina. In mythology, they are typically viewed as a half-man half-wolf creature. Under the full moon, they lose their humanity as part of a curse, devouring the hearts of victims. They were recorded all around the world, called Lycanthropes by the Greeks, Berserkers by Germanic tribes, and Rugarus by American Creoles.

There are several ways that legend says a person could be turned into a werewolf. This includes:

* Being bitten by a werewolf.
* Drinking cursed rainwater from a wolf's paw print.
* Sleeping outside under a full moon.
* Being cursed by God or gods (such as Lycaon being cursed by Zeus).
* Performing a satanic ritual involving an enchanted wolf skin girdle (such as in the case of Peter Stubbe, the Werewolf of Bedburg).

Silver will kill them, and wolfsbane will subdue them.
Wendigo

A **wendigo** is a monster of Algonquin myth known to eat human flesh. These creatures possess those who resort to cannibalism, driving a victim to satisfy the wendigo's hunger until the body itself decays completely and a new host is found. They are described as having heads resembling deer skulls, pale bodies, long claws, sharp teeth, and the ability to move at incredible speeds. They are also thought of as spirits of the wind and winter. Burning the body a wendigo is inhabiting is said to kill it.

There have been several historical accounts of wendigos. One such account is that of Swift Runner, an Albertan Cree who murdered and ate his whole family in the winter of 1878. Others include those killed by Jack Fiddler, an Oji-cree medicine man famous for killing those suspected of being possessed by a wendigo.
Flying Ointment

Over the years, there have been many recipes of flying ointments of various degrees. This concoction induced a trance of Astral Projection, giving the sensation of flying. Three different recipes will be outlined here:

### Baneful Salve (toxic)

This flying ointment was produced during the Dark Ages. As noted above, this recipe is poisonous and can be lethal. Herbs include Wormwood, Henbane, Belladonna, and Poppy. Infuse three herbs in pure olive oil or sweet almond oil (1/4 herbs and 3/4 oil) for at least two weeks and up to a month in an air-tight glass jar. Shake the jar every day, twice a day. At the end of the 2-4 weeks, strain out the herbs and bottle the flying ointment oil. Anoint your power points (third eye and nape of neck) to induce a trance. Other possible herbs also include mandrake, wolfsbane, monkshood, fly agaric, cannabis, foxglove, and hellebore. Darker covens’ grimoires include the fat or flesh of an infant as an ingredient.

### Unguentum Sabbati (safe)

This recipe comes from a modern practitioner and does not contain toxic herbs. Herbs include Sandalwood, Mugwort, and Bay leaves. Infuse three herbs in jojoba oil or sweet almond oil (1/4 herbs and 3/4 oil) for at least two weeks and up to a month in an air-tight glass jar. Shake the jar every day, twice a day. At the end of the 2-4 weeks, strain out the herbs and bottle the flying ointment oil. Anoint your power points (third eye and nape of neck) to induce a trance. Doing this before sleeping will induce a wider range of projection and a more intense trance.

### Hexensalbe (herbal salve)

This ointment takes longer to create. The consistency is much thicker and will not fall off as easily as an oil. Ingredients include any herbal infused oil, beeswax or carnauba wax, and, optionally, Vitamin E to preserve and essential oils to add extra scent. Combine the wax and herbal oil and set it on low-heat to warm over a boiler. Remove from the stove and add the optional ingredients if you choose. Pour into a glass or tin container. Allow your salves to cool before storing in a cool and dark area as to avoid heating and solidifying the salve. Consistency of the salve depends on how much wax is used. The more wax, the thicker consistency.
Greece

***Greece*** debuted with the song *Avemos Ayapis* performed by Eleni Foureira and placed 11th in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 19 contestants that represented Greece in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Norway

***Norway*** debuted with the song *St. Peter* performed by Ina Wroldsen and placed 15th in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 23 contestants that represented Norway in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Lebanon

***Lebanon*** debuted with the song *I Think I'm In Love* performed by Kat Dahlia and placed 11th in the semi final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 2 contestants that represented Lebanon in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Love Potion

A **Love Potion** is a solution that can be brewerd in order to romatically attact an individual. To create this tonic, one is to collect rainwater in a glass vessel. An apple is to be sliced and placed into a pan with rosemary, thyme, salt of the sea, and cinnamon. The water is to be poured over the mixture in the pan, which is to be heated low. As the ingredients simmer, they are to be stirred, and over them, verses from the Song of Solomon are to be pronounced. For 90 minutes it is to simmer before being collected in a glass vial. The solution is to be dabbed upon the pulse points every day for a week. Pheromones can increase the potency of the potion greatly. Those with the solution whom they desire shall desire them too.
Summoning

**Summoning** is the art of conjuring a supernatural entity, or to cause a spirit to appear, and take various forms, such as of a man, animal, bird, vision, or specter.

To summon a **demon** or infernal spirit, a specific ritual is to be completed. Firstly, one must have a summoning circle drawn around them a triangle set just outside of that.

   The sigil of the demon that is trying to be summoned is supposed to worn on the summoner and drawn within the traingle. On the corners of the triangle and on the pentagrams around the circle, candles are to be placed. In the center of the triangle, a bowl is to be placed with an offering for the demon set aflame. The summoner is then to recite the following altered Latin version of a prayer commonly adressed to the Devil himself by occultists: “*Rogo vobis inspirare hoc daemon manifestare coram me, ut det mihi, vera, et fidelis responsa, ut perficiam meum optatum finem, dummodo, quod propria est eorum officium. Hoc ego reverenter et humiliter petieritis in Nomine Tuo, Immundus Spiritus, ut vos aestimo me dignus.*”

   Note that a Pentagram of Solomon (see to the left) can be used to trap a demon. When the ritual is complete. make sure to exorcise the demon. The various sigils of demons can be found in grimorires like the Lesser Key of Solomon, however, they are also depicted below.

    To summon an **angel** or heavenly spirit, a specific ritual is to be completed. Angels are summoned through the mind by way of meditation on the Kabbalah Tree of Life or through an altar called an Almadel. At the center of the Almadel, a crystal ball is to be placed in order to communicate through scrying. According to the Elizabethan sorcerer John Dee, the language of the Angels is “Enochian.” Spells to summon angels are spoken in Enochian and often involve Enochian glyphs to spell out the name of the spirit they wish to conjure.
Lots

**Lots** are a set of sticks used in divination. The most famous Lot System is the **I Ching**, (Chinese: 易經; pinyin: *Yìjīng)*, also known as ***Classic of Changes*** or ***Book of Changes***, an ancient Chinese divination text and the oldest of the Chinese classics. The I Ching uses a type of divination called **cleromancy**, which produces apparently random numbers. Six numbers between 6 and 9 are turned into a hexagram, which can then be looked up in the I Ching book, arranged in an order known as the King Wen sequence.

Fifty yarrow stalks are used, though one stalk is set aside at the beginning and takes no further part in the process of consultation. The remaining forty-nine stalks are roughly sorted into two piles, and then for each pile one stalk is initially 'remaindered' then the pile is "cast off" in lots of four (i.e., groups of four stalks are removed). The remainders from each half are combined (traditionally placed between the fingers of one hand during the counting process) and set aside, with the process then repeated twice (i.e., for a total of three times). The total stalks in the remainder pile will necessarily (if the procedure has been followed correctly) be 9 or 5 in the first count and 8 or 4 in the second. 9 or 8 is assigned a value of 2, 5 or 4 a value of 3. The total of the three passes will be one of just four values: 6 (2+2+2), 7 (2+2+3), 8 (2+3+3), or 9 (3+3+3); that count provides the number of the first line. The forty-nine stalks are then gathered and the entire procedure repeated to generate each of the remaining five lines of the hexagram. (Each succeeding line is written *above* its predecessor, i.e., the first line is at the bottom of the "stack" of lines, and the final, sixth line is at the top.)

Six: yin changing into yang [---x---]

Eight: yin unchanging [--- ---]

Nine: yang changing into yin [---o---]

Seven: yang unchanging [------]

King Wen Sequence:
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Serbia

**Serbia** debuted with the song "*All The Girls''* performed by Marija and placed 21th with 28points.

## Contestants

The following lists the 15 contestants that represented Serbia in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*

* Serbia won the Second Chance Poll IN ASFE 22 and 36
Fruit Pie Slice

The **Fruit Pie Slice** is the Level 2 Throw Gag, and is the successor to Cupcake.

## Overview

Fruit Pie Slice is received upon earning 10 Experience Points from battles. Starting with a base damage of 8, it gradually scales up to its maximum of 10 upon earning the Cream Pie Slice at 50 experience points.

Base capacity starts at 5, and gradually increases to 25 upon earning the Wedding Cake.

## Gardening

When made organic via Gardening, the Fruit Pie Slice has a new base damage of 9, and scales to a true maximum of 11.
Armenia

***Armenia*** debuted with the song *Hayastan Jan* performed by Iveta Mukuchyan and failed make it to the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 15 contestants that represented Armenia in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
A Song For Europe 30

**A Song For Europe 30**, often referred as **ASFE 30**, is the 30th edition of the A Song For Europe Contest. It took place in Aland Islands and Sweden, following Janice's victory in the previous edition.

## Voting

### System

Each country awarded 12, 10, 8-1 points to their 10 favorite songs + televoting

### Winner

GREECE

[1]ASFE 28

## Split Results

### **Semi Final 2**

* Vatican won the wildcard poll in its semi final and then won the final poll
Morocco

***Morocco*** debuted with the song *Young And Rude* performed by Abir which was the runner up.

## Contestants

The following lists the 8 contestants that represented Morocco in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
San Marino

**San Marino** debuted with the song *New Dawns* performed by Gaia and placed 6th in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 12 contestants that represented San Marino in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
List of A Song For Europe Contest winners

35 songs have won the A Song For Europe Contest, a competition organized by *Dawid Ł*. The contest has been held once in about one or two months. The contest's winner has been determined using a basic voting method; awarding 12 to 1 points followed by each Head of Delegation's top10. The country awarded the most points is declared the winner.

***Bulgaria***  won the first contest, held in Vienna, Austria.

***Belgium***  was the first country to win twice the contest.

***Ukraine*** was the first country to win thrice the contest

***Ukraine*** was the first country to win the contest four times

***Ukraine*** was the first country to win the contest five times

***England*** was the first country to win the contest twice in a row

The first winner: Kristian KostovThe winner of the 3rd edition: Loïc NottetThe winner of the 21st edition: MARUV
## List

### By country

 4
 2
 France
 Sweden
 Germany
 United Kingdom
 Austria
 Svalbard
 Italy
#13, #20
#4, #18
#17, #22
#16, #25
#24, #28
#27, #31
 Bulgaria
 Cyprus
 Morocco
 Netherlands
 Russia
 Spain
 Switzerland
Finland
 Aland Islands
 Greece
#1
#8
#12
#19
#10
#14
#7
#23
Scrying

**Scrying**, also known as "seeing" or "gazing", is the practice of looking into a suitable medium in the hope of detecting significant messages or visions. One method through the use of crystals or stones. Another is through a specific ritual described below:

*"Within a bowl of dark wood, water from a natural spring or rain is to be filled. A crystal of quartz translucent is then to be placed in the vessel, and candles are to be lit on either side of the bowl, so their light reflects upon the water’s surface. In darkness, one is to sit before the vessel and meditate. Into the water they shall then stare, and images shall appear before them."*
United Kingdom

***United Kingdom*** debuted with the song *Alarm*performed by Anne-Marie and placed 3rd in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 18 contestants that represented United Kingdom in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Jersey Devil

The **Jersey Devil** is a creature reported to inhabit the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. It is described as being chimeric in appearance, with horns, claws, glowing eyes, a forked tail, and the head of a horse, the mouth of a dog, the wings of a bat, and the hooves of a goat. The legend of this beast dates back to the 1730s. Deborah Leeds (Mother Leeds) and her husband Japhet Leeds were early residents in the Barrens, already having twelve children by the year 1735. When Deborah found out that she was carrying a thirteenth child, she famously exclaimed, "Let this one be the Devil!" It is said that when the baby was born, it came out deformed and monstrous, killing the midwife and crawling out through the chimney and escaping into the Pine Barrens. Other accounts also record the Jersey Devil killing its parents and several of its siblings.

In 1820, Joseph Bonaparte, elder brother of Napoleon, is reported to have seen the Jersey Devil while hunting on his Bordentown estate. During 1840, the Jersey Devil was blamed for several livestock killings. Similar attacks were reported during 1841, accompanied by tracks and screams. During the week of January 16 through 23, 1909, newspapers of the time published hundreds of claimed encounters with the Jersey Devil from all over the state. Among alleged encounters publicized that week were claims the creature "attacked" a trolley car in Haddon Heights and a social club in Camden. Police in Camden and Bristol, Pennsylvania supposedly fired on the creature to no effect. In 1951, a group of Gibbstown, New Jersey boys claimed to have seen a 'monster' matching the Devil's description. During 1960, tracks and noises heard near Mays Landing were claimed to be from the Jersey Devil.
Changeling

A **changeling** is a monster that will kidnap children or babies and take their form, feeding off of the host mother. If the host mother dies however, the changeling will starve, and if their true mother is killed, they will be vulnerable. This practice is not uncommon in nature, as brood parasites occur in a number of bird species, such as the cuckoo which puts its eggs in another species' nest. The changeling is recorded throughout Europe, and appears in both Celtic and Germanic mythology.

In their mature form, they are shapeshifters, being able to replace an individual almost perfectly. The longer a mature changeling is disguised as a person, the more memories of said person they will acquire. One famous case of a mature changeling is that of Briget Cleary, a woman who was believed by her husband to have been replaced by a changeling. In 1895, she would be murdered by him, commencing in an infamous trial covered by both the Irish and English press.
Latvia

***Latvia*** debuted with the song *Love Song* performed by Madara and placed 9th in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 11 contestants that represented Latvia in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Necromancy

**Necromancy** is the practice of magic regarding the dead.

### Mediumship

There are multiple ways to communicate with the dead. One way is through "mirror gazing." This ritual involves an individual going into a quiet empty room where they are devoid of technology and jewelry. They are to sit in a chair before a large mirror, positioned as so they could not see themself. Their feet are to be in a tub of water, and in their hands, they are to hold a possession of the deceased person whom they are trying to contact. In front of the mirror, a candle is to be placed. The room must be dark with the only light coming from the flame. By gazing into the reflection, they will go into a trance-like state, eventually making contact with apparitions from the Veil.

Another method of mediumship is through Ouija boards, or talking boards. Through a Ouija board, participants are to place their fingers on a cup / planchette. The planchette will be moved by a spirit, and will communicate through answering yes or no, or spelling out answers using the letters on the board. Some key rules are to never taunt the spirit, never ask when you are going to die, never trust a spirit fully, never use the board alone, do not use in a cemetery, no one is to remove their fingers until the es session is done, and all sessions are to be ended with “goodbye.” Note that a session should be ended if the spirit shows signs of malevolence, if the spirits identifies as “ZOZO”, or if the planchette starts making a figure eight or begins counting down the numbers or letters.

### Resurrection Spell

The practice of reanimating corpses is commonly viewed as distasteful, and thus, information around the subject is dubious and rare. One such spell involves the invocation of a psychopomp and an offering to subdue hellhounds and negative spirits. By this, the gates of the veil open and souls can pass through. A corpse that is desired to be resurrected is wrapped in linen. The body is to be strapped to a teeterboard, and to the limbs, heating pads are attached. Under the tongue, a coin is to be placed, and on the chest, an Ankh. Fresh oxygen is supposed to be pumped into the lungs, and into the veins, blood is to be drawn and methylene blue is to be injected. The teeterboard is to be rocked slowly, keeping the blood in circulation. Eventually, the heart should begin beating again. Other rituals involve the use of high voltages of electricity. Furthermore, to balance out the cosmic scales, a life must be taken for a life to return, thus involving an act of human sacrifice.
Kosovo

***Kosovo*** debuted with the song *Hot Right Now* performed by Rita Ora and placed 9th in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 14 contestants that represented Kosovo in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Angel

An **angel** is a celestial spirit of pure energy thought to be epitomes of good, in opposition to demons, epitomes of evil. In Classical mythology, they are messengers somewhere between the gods and mortals. In Western religion, they are thought to originate from the spiritual realm commonly known as Heaven or Paradise, the place of virtuous souls. In Judeo-Christian folklore, they take on a number of key roles in God's Creation, being led by the Archangel Michael. However, some are said to be malevolent, such as the fallen angels Lucifer and Samael, or the Grigori (Watcher Angels) who ventured to the earth to teach men the dark arts and forbidden knowledge. The Grigori were also said to have mated with mortal women to produce the Nephilim, such as seen in the "Sons of God" story in Genesis 6. Also called the Giants, the Earth-born, and Cambions, the Nephilim are said to have walked the earth even before the flood, being worshiped both as mighty men and heroes of renown, but also feared as evil kings and wild cannibals.

Christian thought identifies the angels as a collective categorization serving in the Heavenly Host, divided into nine classes, or choirs:

1. Archangel: seven of the most holiest angels.
2. Seraphim: fiery serpentine angels that worship god in his throne room.
3. Cherubim: angels with four heads (a bird, a lion, a bull, and a man) said to directly carry out God's will.
4. Ophanim: also called thrones, fiery wheel-like angels covered in eyes.
5. Dominions: angels that govern the cosmos.
6. Virtues: angels that guide nature.
7. Powers: angels that fight demons.
8. Principalities: angels that rule over human nations.
9. Angels: also called ishim, angels that personally serve humanity.
Hellhound

A **hellhound** is a demonic beast from European mythology appearing as either large black dogs with glowing red eyes or invisible specters. It is said that an individual will die if they see this creature three times, and that they will be dragged to hell itself. According to Hoodoo folk magic, a hellhound cannot cross a line of Hot-foot powder or Goofer dust, a concoction of sulfur, salt, ash, bones, pepper, and graveyard dirt.

Variants of the hellhound include the Barghest of Yorkshire, Black Shuck of East England, the Cadejo of Central America, Cwn Annwn of Celtic folklore, and the Church Grim of Scandinavian folklore. There have been various recorded sightings of hellhounds. On 4 August 1577 at Blythburgh in England, according to reverend Abraham Fleming, a hellhound ran into the church, killing a man and boy and causing the church tower to collapse through the roof. As the hound departed, it is said to have left scorch marks on the north door that are still visible to this day.
Czech Republic

***Czech Republic*** debuted with the song *Free* performed by Mikolas Josef and placed 8th.

## Contestants

The following lists the 17 contestants that represented Czech Republic in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Estonia

***Estonia*** debuted with the song *Lopp Sellel Lool* performed by Grete Paia and placed 19th in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 12 contestants that represented Estonia in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Iceland

***Iceland*** debuted with the song *Tribalist* performed by iLL Blu and placed 10th in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 12 contestants that represented Iceland in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Ukraine

**Ukraine** debuted with the song *осень* performed by Tayanna and won the ASFE 2 contest.

## Appearances

### Best result

1st: ASFE 2, ASFE 16, ASFE 21, ASFE 26, ASFE 34

## Contestants

The following lists the 25 contestants that represented Ukraine in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*

* in ASFE #11 Ukraine won the WILDCARD|- style="background-color:rgb(255,205,189);"

* in ASFE #11 Ukraine won the WILDCARD
Djinn

A **djinn** is an Arabian spirit of the Bedouin peoples said to possess immense supernatural abilities. Also called Ifrit and Marid, they are said to have been created by Allah from fire and made of smoke. They are creatures of magic, utilized by pagan and ancient sorcerers to do their bidding, often binding them to an object, such as a bottle or lamp. Famously, according to Islamic and medieval Judeo-Christian folklore, the Hebrew king Solomon bound djinn using an enchanted ring, a narrative echoed in later folktales such as "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp" or those found in the *One Thousand and One Nights* collection. because of this, djinn are said to the grant wishes of those who encounter them in this pacified incarcerated state.

Despite possessing a physical appearance, these creatures are not material, and thus, are invisible most of the times. Because of this, they are mistaken for ghosts, both during the Middle Ages and in modern times. The most common description of djinns in the present are "shadow people," dark apparitions that are often associated with sleep paralysis. One of the most famous shadow people is often referred to as the Hatman, an entity which incites unwavering terror in all who witness it.
Chupacabra

A **chupacabra** is a vampiric creature resembling a canine that drains the blood of a victim entirely, often attacking the neck. Leaving behind a distinct three-hole puncture wound, the chupacabra's name literally means "goat sucker" due to its attacks on livestock. First reported in Mexico for centuries, it would gain notoriety due to its attacks in Puerto Rico in the 1980s. They have been also reported in the United States, particularly in the deserts of Texas and California along the border. Their physical appearance is described as mangy, as their skin is visible beneath quill-like fur. Some descriptions resemble a coyote, however, others are more reptilian or even humanoid. It is speculated that the chupacabra may be the same monster as the Medieval European Gargoyle, traveling with Spanish colonists to the New World in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Ghost

A **ghost** is the restless spirit of a corpse that remains on the earth due to some sort of unfinished business. These spirits are tied to either a person, object, or property, being able interact with the material world, a connection known as "haunting." Ghost stories are among the oldest stories in all of history, as for as long as people have thought about death, accounts and folklore surrounding these disembodied souls have existed.

There are several ways to detect a ghost, including:

* High readings on an EMF meter.
* Sudden drops in temperature.
* Fingerprints or visible disembodied breath.
* Physical discharge, or Ectoplasm.
* Spectral phenomena or "orbs" in photographs.
* Objects appearing to move on their own.
* Disembodied voices (EVP) or sentences detected through a Spirit Box.

If a ghost is detected, there are several countermeasures available. Ghosts are harmed by iron and unable to cross a line of salt. Furthermore, burning the bones of the dead or an object which a spirit might be anchored to will prevent a ghost from physically interacting. There are several types of ghost, including:

* Vengeful Spirits: ghosts of those seeking to rectify some sort of wrong from the past.
* Banshees: ghosts which act as omens, as only those destined to die soon are capable of hearing their screams and seeing them.
* Women in White: female ghosts that are characterized by their mourning the loss of their own dead children, often resulting in them murdering other children. Some, like the Indonesian Pontianak, are women who died at childbirth, and others like the Spanish La Llorona murdered her own children.
* Poltergeists: literally "noisy ghosts," these specters are often tied to properties and range in violence, from throwing objects to causing physical harm or even death.
* Hitchikers: ghosts found along dangerous roads that torment drivers, often sending them into trees or off of cliffs or bridges to their deaths.

There are also Yurei (幽霊), Japanese ghosts with distinct attributes.

* Oni: ghosts of those extremely violent in life and so devoted to sadism that they do not even appear human, possessing a brute strength, and physical mass unlike other ghosts.
* Tengu: ghosts of priests that live in the wilderness with inhuman reflexes and the ability to fly, often living in communities with other tengu in secluded regions.
* Inugami: ghosts that possess the corpse of a dog and can be used for the bidding of a summoner.
* Noppera-bō: pale faceless ghosts known to incite paranoia, driving a victim insane before killing them.
* Buruburu: ghosts that incite fear, driving those effected to physically shake and die from cardiac arrest.
* Shojo: ghosts of those who died from alcoholism, being only visible to those intoxicated.
Alchemy

**Alchemy** is the medieval forerunner of chemistry, based on the supposed transformation of matter.

### Transmutation

This is the process of changing one element or material into another. This is through the creation of the *Prima Materia*. This in turn can create the Philosopher's Stone, a rare substance most sought by the Alchemists. By power it can change any substance, most often metal into silver or gold. It is the original matter, and thus, it has the energy of God himself. The stone, according to legend, can cure diseases, and life it does prolong to endure a state of immortality. To transmute, seven processes are required to be enacted upon a piece of pure matter as to reduce it to its primal state.

1. *Calcination*: Reducing a substance to ashes. Purification by fire.
2. *Dissolution*: Dissolving ash into a liquid. Purification by water.
3. *Separation*: Filtering and separating the products of dissolution. Purification by air.
4. *Conjunction*: Recombining into a new substance. Purification by earth.
5. *Fermentation*: Breaking down the substance by decomposition.
6. *Distillation*: Boiling and condensing. Produces a more refined substance, as in making wine or spirits.
7. *Coagulation*: Substance is transmuted into a crystalline, or solid state.

### Homunculus

A homunculus is an artificial man. One such method of creating a homunulus is recorded in 1537 work *De natura rerum* by the alchemist Paracelsus: "That the sperm of a man be putrefied by itself in a sealed cucurbit for forty days with the highest degree of putrefaction in a horse's womb, or at least so long that it comes to life and moves itself, and stirs, which is easily observed. After this time, it will look somewhat like a man, but transparent, without a body. If, after this, it be fed wisely with the Arcanum of human blood, and be nourished for up to forty weeks, and be kept in the even heat of the horse's womb, a living human child grows therefrom, with all its members like another child, which is born of a woman, but much smaller."

Another type of Homunculus is the Golem, a homunculus of jewish folklore. To craft and conjure the Golem, clay of a holy nature, either from the River Jordan or blessed by a Rabbi, is to be taken and used to mold a figure in the image of a man. Just as God breathed life into Adam, the maker shall put life into a Golem through a scroll that is to be placed within the husk’s mouth. Upon the scroll shall be written the Shem HaMephorash, the 72 lettered secret name of God in Hebrew (הנסה אלהים לבוא לקחת לו גוי במסת באתת ובמופתים ובמלחמה וביד חזקה ובזרוע נטויה ובמוראים). Then, upon the figure’s forehead, the word Truth (אמת) is to be written. A Hebrew prayer is to be said, and to life the Golem shall manifest. To destroy the Golem, the word Death (מָוֶת) is to be written over Truth, and the scroll is to be burned.
Germany

***Germany*** debuted with the song *The Maze* performed by Michael Schulte and placed 8th in the final.

## Contestants

The following lists the 24 contestants that represented Germany in the A Song For Europe Contest.

**Table Key**

     *Winner*
     *Second Place*
     *Third Place*
     *Failed to Qualify*
     *Automatic Qualify*
Demon

A **demon** is a malevolent spirit known in world cultures to spread misfortune. Typically, they are thought of as coming from a realm of fire and sin, known as the Inferno, Gehenna, and Hell in the Western World, Naraka in India, Diyu in China, and Xibalba to the Mayans. According to Christian lore, they are in service to the fallen angel Lucifer / Satan / the Devil, as well as various princes and lords of Hell. They have a multitude of abilities, and are known to bring chaos on earth, tempt mortals to do evil, and generate plagues. These spirits can also broker pacts, loaning their powers in exchange a human soul. Famously, the German Alchemist Faust and Mississippi Bluesman Robert Johnson would take advantage of such pacts.

Demons can also take control of a human host to do their bidding. This process has four key steps:

1. Infestation: when a demon attaches itself to property or an object, moving items, making sounds, and appearing as specters.
2. Oppression: when a demon attacks an individual, manifesting as nightmares, sickness, depression, anxiety, financial trouble, relationship problems, or insanity.
3. Obsession: when a demon's presence drives a person to extremely unhealthy and hazardous behavior, such as refusing to eat or sleep, and to self-harm and contemplate suicide.
4. Possession: when a demon has crippled a soul into submitting its body, allowing a demon to control an individual's actions and words directly.
A Song For Europe 26

**A Song For Europe 26**, often referred as **ASFE 26**, is the 26th edition of the A Song For Europe Contest. It took place in Manchester, United Kingdom, following Birdy's victory in the previous edition.

## Participants

### Disqualified

 San Marino, Bosnia & Herzegovina,  Italy

## Voting

### System

Each country awarded 12, 10, 8-1 points to their 10 favorite songs + televoting

### Winner

 Ukraine

ASFE 25 ASFE 27
Dream Walking

**Dream Walking**, also known as **Lucid Dreaming**, is when a dreamer is aware they are sleeping, and thus, able to wander freely in the dream lands. To induce such a state, a tea is to be made with a 3/4 inch piece of African dream root (either *Silene undulata* or *Silene capensis*), 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon honey or sugar. The root is to be ground with mortar and pestle, and the ginger and cinnamon are to be mixed in. The ingredients are then to be put in a mug, and stirred with one cup boiling water. Honey is then added and stirred, and then let to sit for two minutes. For a more pleasant taste, milk or cream can be added. It is recommended that one enjoys this beverage in bed, as one will fall asleep within seconds of finishing.
Curupira

A **curupira** is a monster known to be a clever hunter that is extremely hard to track due to its ability to contort and change their physical form, luring people into thinking they are tracking a different creature all together. Because of this, they are often depicted as having backward's feet as well as being covered in a red animal-like fur. Originating from Brazil, they known to set up elaborate traps, killing poachers and acting as a sort of guardian of forests. The degradation of the amazon rainforest over the past few centuries since the arrival of the Portuguese and Spanish has resulted in forcing curupiras to become more violent. 200,000 acres of rainforest are burned every day, resulting in an overall loss of 20% of the Amazon. This has caused an ever increasing hostility by the curupira.
Vampire

A **vampire** is a monster with a mouth full of sharp fangs that drink the blood or bodily fluids of victims. These creatures are often viewed as "undead," as they are not living in the traditional sense. According to Eastern European folklore, their pulse sounds like two heartbeats, and are unable to stand in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time. Throughout history, several nobles have been vampires, such as the Wallachian prince Vlad Dracula Tepes and the Hungarian Countess Elizabeth Bathory. They are called Strigoi in Romania, Nachzehrer of Germany, Shtriga in Albania, and Pishtaco in Peru, and can reproduce through blood to blood contact. A person is said to become a vampire if they are infected by another vampire or when a corpse cursed by a witch or demon.

There are several ways to ward off or kill a vampire in folklore. these include:

* Decapitation and burning the body to kill.
* Garlic, holy water, or sanctified crosses to ward off.
* Staking through the heart in a coffin to immobilize for as long as the stake stays in place.
* Placing a coin in the mouth or burying a corpse with a bottle of whiskey is said to prevent a corpse from becoming a vampire.
Skinwalker

A **skinwalker** is a monster that can mimic the voice of anyone or anything it chooses or take the form of an animal or person by wearing another organism's skin. They were called Yee-naaldlooshii by the Navajo and Naguals in Mesoamerican culture, being perceived as evil witches or sorcerers.

One of the most famous skinwalker sightings comes from the Sherman Ranch, commonly called Skinwalker Ranch, on 512 acres of property southeast of Ballard, Utah. According to legend, the land on which the ranch was built had been cursed in the 19th century by the Navajo as a punishment against the native Ute tribe. The ranch has been home to a number of strange phenomena, including glowing orbs in the sky and magnetic anomalies. Cattle mutilations were common over the course of fifth years, with accounts of skinwalkers prowling the ranch described as large beasts with red eyes that were unharmed by bullets.
A Song For Europe 23

**A Song For Europe 23**, often referred as **ASFE 23**, is the 23th edition of the A Song For Europe Contest. It took place in Berlin, Germany, following Aly Ryans's victory in the previous edition.

## Voting

### System

Each country awarded 12, 10, 8-1 points to their 10 favorite songs + televoting

### Winner

 Finland

ASFE 22 ASFE 24
Pyromancy

**Pyromancy** is divination by fire. In Ancient Greek, *pyros* means "fire," and *manteia* means "divination."
One method is described as such: *"Laurel leaves shall be cast into a fire. Following the vegetation, salt shall be cast. The flames should be the only illumination. One is to stare into the fire and inhale the smoke, and visions shall manifest. Omens can also be perceived by the rising smoke, for if it rises thinly and straight upwards, it is a good omen. Any other fashion is not."*

Another method of Pyrmoancy is through **Oracle Bones** (Chinese: 甲骨; pinyin: jiǎgǔ), pieces of ox scapula or turtle plastron used in a pyromantic ritual in ancient China, mainly during the late Shang dynasty. Also known as **Scapulimancy** or **Plastromancy**, in an Oracle Bone ritual, diviners will submit questions to deities regarding future weather, crop planting, the fortunes of members of the royal family, military endeavors, and other similar topics. These questions are written onto the bone or shell. Intense heat is then applied with a metal rod until the bone or shell cracked due to thermal expansion. The diviner will then interpret the pattern of cracks and write the prognostication upon the piece as well.
A Song For Europe 25

**A Song For Europe 25**, often referred as **ASFE 25**, is the 25th edition of the A Song For Europe Concest. It took place in Austria following AVEC's victory in the previous edition.

## Voting

### System

Each country awarded 12, 10, 8-1 points to their 10 favorite songs + televoting

### Winner

 United Kingdom

ASFE 24 ASFE 26

## Results

### Quarter Final 1

* Crimea received a wildcard
	+ Belarus received a wildcard
Aswang

An **aswang** is a monster from the folklore of the Philippines usually compared to the Western vampire. Viewed as a type of shapeshifting witch, the aswang is also known as the tik-tik (due the sound it makes) or the Manananggal. The aswang often disguises itself as a human woman, taking advantage of its positions to attack pregnant women. This breed uses their long proboscis-like tongue to feed on amniotic fluid and fetuses through insertion in the navel. Because of this, Tagalog culture is extremely superstitious when it comes to pregnancy and miscarriages.

There are several countermeasures against an aswang. These include:

* Bright lights and loud noises are sensitive for aswangs.
* Salt, ash, holy relics, vinegar, and the tail of a stingray are all effective for warding.
* Stabbing a bolo knife in the back of an aswang and then burying the knife can kill.
Tarot

**Tarot** is a pack of 78 cards developed in the mid-15th century in various parts of Europe. In the late 18th century, Tarot packs began to be used for divination in the form of **tarotology** and **cartomancy** and, later, specialist packs were developed for such occult purposes. There are multiple ways to read these cards, such as the Celtic Cross method, which involves an arrangements of ten cards as well as the three-way layout, where a user chooses three cards, with the first revealing something about the past, the second the present, and the third the future. The 78 card deck is divided into two sets, the Major Arcana (22 cards) and the Minor Arcana (56 cards).
Dybbuk

A **dybbuk** is a wandering spirit from Jewish folklore which "cling" to either and individual or an object. Instead of possessing a host, they can only afflict them, subconsciously swaying their thoughts and emotions as well as bringing a sort of curse.

One of the most famous incidents involving a dybbuk in recent memory is the case of the "Dybbuk Box." Purchased in 2001 at an auction, this wine box formerly belonged to a Holocaust survivor from Poland, and was said to have a dybbuk trapped inside, releasing misfortune on anyone who opened it. Every owner of the box has reported smells of cat urine and jasmine flowers, and have experienced nightmare centered around a demonic hag. This particular dybbuk is also reported to cause a number of health problems, including hives, welts, and coughing up blood.
Runes

**Runes** are Germanic marks used in European magic. Said to be from the Norse god Odin, these symbols appear on small stones used for divination. There are various ways to divine from Runes:

**Välja Method**: reach into a pouch of rune stones, concentrate on what you want to divine, and select one at random.

**Kasta Method**: toss the rune stones onto a surface, focus on what you seek to divine, and record which runes stand out most to you.

**Rutnät Method**: lay the rune stones in a grid and pass your left hand (or non-dominant hand) over them. with your eyes closed, pick up the ones which you sense hold power.

**Trestenar Method**: choose three rune stones from the pouch, with the first answering the past, the second the present, and the third the future.
Sandman

A **sandman** is an entity with the ability to effect the dreams of an individual. These creatures vary widely, as they are not bound to any physical aspect of the world. Some, such as the Japanese Baku, are seen as benevolent, depicted as tusked elephant-like beasts that eat the bad dreams of children. This is similar to the typical European Sandman, a guardian who sprinkles magic sand in the eyes of children to bring good dreams However, there are plenty of malevolent sandmen. The incubus, rawhead, boogeyman, mare, and El Cucuy all bring nightmares, feeding off the very life force of victims night after night and transforming into that which a person fears most.

Even more dangerous is the Batibat. This dream spirit of Filipino folklore uses its poison to imprison a victim’s consciousness in a sleep paralysis night terror known as a Bagungot, a mental trap which kills a victim and manifests as the rare disease SUNDS (Sudden Unexplained Nocturnal Death Syndrome). To wake from this state, a person must inflict harm on themselves. SUNDS was first recorded officially in 1977 among southeast Asian Hmong refugees in the United States and Canada. It was later noted in Singapore when a survey of records showed that 230 otherwise healthy Thai foreign workers residing in Singapore died suddenly of unexplained causes between 1982 and 1990.
Tony Stark

"The truth is, I am Iron Man."

--**Tony Stark.**

## History

### Early Life

Tony Stark was born to Howard and Maria Stark in San Francisco, California. Tony was orphaned early in his teens when his parents were killed in a car crash. At this point, the Stark family butler and bodyguard Edwin Jarvis became Tony's guardians.

### Teenage Years

Throughout his teenage years, Tony became a womanizer, playboy, and party-goer.

### Adulthood

At age twenty-two, Stark became the CEO of the family company, Stark Industries.

### Origin

Years later, due to his alcohol problem he had developed, Stark was diagnosed with a heart disease. Stark used his intelligence to build a mixture of bio-tech and advanced armored to boost his chances of recovery. When his company was threatened by Doug Johnson--aka Detroit Steel--Stark was forced to install weapons in his armor to save his friends and family from the armored villain.
Peter Parker

### Relatives

Richard and Mary Parker(parents; deceased), Ben Parker(uncle; deceased), May Parker(aunt)

### Friends

Harry Osborn, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, Ganke Lee, Tony Stark(mentor)

"The only thing standing between Queens and oblivion is me. That's why no matter how many hits I take, I *always* find a way to come back. I am Spider-Man!"

--**Peter Parker.**

## History

### Early Life

Peter Parker was born to Richard and Mary Parker in Forest Hills, Queens. However, Peter's time with his parents was cut short. When he was five years old, Peter was left in the care of his Uncle Ben Parker and Aunt May Parker while his parents were away on a business trip. Tragically, the Parkers' plane went down, killing both of Peter's parents. He was then raised by his aunt and uncle in Forest Hills, Queens.

### Middle School

While in middle school, Peter first encountered bullies Flash Thompson and Kenny McFarlane and befriended Harry Osborn and Gwen Stacy.

### Origin

While on an Academic Decathlon trip to Washington D.C., Peter attended a science demonstration held by Alchemax, and was bitten on the hand by a genetically altered spider that had escaped from its terrarium. Unbeknownst to him, the spider had granted Peter spider-like abilities. Returning home, Peter refused to use his newfound powers until one fateful night... One night, a thief robbed a convenience store--a robbery Peter could have prevented--and later broke into the Parker house in Forest Hills. The thief shot and killed Peter's Uncle Ben. After this, Peter vowed to protect Queens and became Spider-Man!