phantasmagoria

Meanings

• noun

  A vivid and imaginative presentation of a succession of mental images, especially one that is intended to stimulate the imagination or create a particular emotional response.

  - "The magician's performance of phantasmagoria left the audience in a state of wonder."
  - "The haunted house tour included a phantasmagoria of eerie sounds and flickering lights."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˌfæntæzməˈɡɔːɹi.ə/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

magic lantern

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Variants

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phantasmagoria , phantasmagorias , phantasmagoric , phantasmagorical

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words phantasma (appearance) and agoreo (to bring before a assembly or public), meaning to bring forth appearances or specters before an audience.

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Trivia

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1. The term phantasmagoria was first used in the late 18th century to describe a new form of entertainment that combined elements of magic lantern shows, shadow plays, and other visual effects.

2. Phantasmagoria was a popular form of entertainment in the Victorian era, particularly during the Halloween season.

3. The word phantasmagoria is often used metaphorically to describe a state of mind where one's thoughts and perceptions are distorted or disoriented.

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Related Concepts

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1. Magic lantern: An early form of projection technology used to create phantasmagoric images.

2. Surrealism: A cultural movement that sought to challenge rational thought and logic through the exploration of the subconscious mind, similar in some ways to the imaginative and dreamlike qualities of phantasmagoria.

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Culture

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Phantasmagoria has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the genres of horror and fantasy. It was a popular form of entertainment in the 19th century, often presented as a series of optical illusions, shadow plays, and magic lantern shows. Phantasmagoria can also refer to a state of mind where one's thoughts and perceptions are distorted or disoriented.

How to Memorize "phantasmagoria"

1. visualize
   

   - To remember the definition of phantasmagoria, visualize a series of vivid mental images being presented before your mind's eye.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word phantasmagoria with the imaginative and dreamlike qualities of a magic lantern show or a haunted house tour.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Phantasmagoria: Presentation of Haunting Apparitions And Stimulating Minds' to help remember the definition.

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