The history of hypnosis is as antiquated as the human lineage. Even the most crude pagans were aware of this amazing psychological display, and it was used in the magical celebrations of their wizards to bring up apprehension and magnify faith in the supernatural and the occult. With this extensive record of supernaturalism and mysticism, it is not shocking that the conventional public point of view toward hypnosis has been and still is one of antagonism, misapprehension and fear.
The early scientific presentations in the study of hypnosis began with Anton Mesmer in 1775, from whose name originates the term mesmerism which is even today in modern usage. Mesmer`s utilization of hypnosis commenced with his find that some types of medical patients were affected View the rest of this article
Saturday, September 8, 2007
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