The Nerdy Occultist

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Welcome to my blog, here we discuss the deeper layers of main stream media, whether it be video games, anime, or tv shows.

If you’ve ever asked, “What does this actually mean?” or enjoy discovering the inspirations behind your favorite series, then you’re in the right place! Join me as we explore stories from a different perspective.

  • The Black Influence & Media

    No color has influenced more than the color Black. Before it became a symbol or power, mystery, elegance, or fear, black existed- and still exists- throughout the natural world, rooted in biology. That biological foundation doesn’t stop at the natural world-it extends into the stories we tell. Through a character’s hair, eyes, or darker skin…

  • The Symbolism of Light and Darkness in Bayonetta

    One of the most interesting recurring themes throughout the Bayonetta series is the concept of the Eyes of the World. Throughout the series, we’re told that the two ancient sects—the Lumen Sages and the Umbra Witches—each possessed one of these sacred Eyes. The Umbra Witches inherited the Left Eye, also known as the Eye of…