It encompasses the animalistic nature of humans, bodily deformation, and existential dread .

Contemporary analysis of Lithuanian mythology often revolves around "Vikingų siaubas" (Viking terror) or "Kuršių genties paslaptys" (Secrets of the Curonian tribe), uncovering hidden historical atrocities . 3. Modern "Siaubas" in Digital and Social Spaces

2. Historical & Cultural Mysteries: "Paslaptis" in Lithuania

Horror often stems from the inability to define or understand a situation, turning the "known" into a "mystical silence" .

Studies on social media in Lithuania indicate how "digital panic" can create a culture of fear .