# How does The Place Called Dagon develop the theme of Supernatural and the Occult?

> The Place Called Dagon by Herbert Gorman

## Answer

The Place Called Dagon by Herbert Gorman develops Supernatural and the Occult across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The narrative is steeped in occult elements—black books, devil stones, goat's heads, and invocations of demons like Asmodeus—blurring the line between reality and supernatural horror.

The chapter depicts a full Esbat ceremony, with dark rituals and occult practices at Dagon.

Dreeme senses a 'dark and disquieting impalpability' and a 'dim muffled sense of something unearthly' pervading the valley, suggesting an occult presence.

Westcott's library of ancient tomes and his mysterious 'experiment' wound hint at occult practices and forbidden knowledge.

## Evidence

- [the-place-called-dagon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_place_called_dagon_se/chapters/the-place-called-dagon.md): The chapter depicts a full Esbat ceremony, with dark rituals and occult practices at Dagon.
- [i](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_place_called_dagon_se/chapters/i.md): Dreeme senses a 'dark and disquieting impalpability' and a 'dim muffled sense of something unearthly' pervading the valley, suggesting an occult presence.
- [iii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_place_called_dagon_se/chapters/iii.md): Westcott's library of ancient tomes and his mysterious 'experiment' wound hint at occult practices and forbidden knowledge.
- [ii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_place_called_dagon_se/chapters/ii.md): Dreeme's intuition of an unclean spirit and the sense of evil emanating from Westcott's books suggest the presence of the supernatural and occult.
- [i](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_place_called_dagon_se/chapters/i.md): Dreeme's pursuit of 'phantoms' and his sense of 'invisible tentacles' suggest a growing awareness of the supernatural forces at play in the valley.
- [ii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_place_called_dagon_se/chapters/ii.md): The drawing of a goat's head hints at occult practices, and Dreeme's thoughts about Dagon suggest a hidden supernatural element.
- [ii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_place_called_dagon_se/chapters/ii.md): The two shadows that speak to Dreeme suggest an otherworldly presence.
- [iii](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_place_called_dagon_se/chapters/iii.md): The chapter is steeped in the mystery of Dagon, a name that Dreeme repeats aloud, suggesting a place or entity of occult significance.

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