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A '''fantasy''' is a situation imagined by an individual or group, which does not correspond with reality but expresses certain desires or aims of its creator. Fantasies typically involve situations which are impossible (such as the existence of magic powers) or highly unlikely (such as world peace). Fantasies can also be [[sexual fantasy|sexual]] in nature. | |||
==Psychoanalysis== | |||
In the theory of psychoanalysis, phantasy is used to describe unconscious desires, fears, drives etc. Sigmund Freud used the German word 'Phantasie', which could be translated as 'fantasy', but the meaning is clearly not the same as the everyday meaning and is usually printed as 'phantasy'. This should be strongly contrasted with delusion. | |||
==See also== | |||
*[[List of serial killers]] | |||
*[[Serial killer]] | |||
*[[Spree killer]] | |||
==Literary references== | |||
An adult who constantly seems to be living in a fantasy world may be considered a Walter Mitty character. | |||
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[[Category:Human Monsters]] | |||
Latest revision as of 18:44, 18 April 2007
A fantasy is a situation imagined by an individual or group, which does not correspond with reality but expresses certain desires or aims of its creator. Fantasies typically involve situations which are impossible (such as the existence of magic powers) or highly unlikely (such as world peace). Fantasies can also be sexual in nature.
Psychoanalysis
In the theory of psychoanalysis, phantasy is used to describe unconscious desires, fears, drives etc. Sigmund Freud used the German word 'Phantasie', which could be translated as 'fantasy', but the meaning is clearly not the same as the everyday meaning and is usually printed as 'phantasy'. This should be strongly contrasted with delusion.
See also
Literary references
An adult who constantly seems to be living in a fantasy world may be considered a Walter Mitty character.