Noun
1. Full name Manglastra Ocanala, often shortened to Manglastra. Once human demons that crave to be human once more, who haunt the living out of jealousy, filling minds with negative thoughts about their life, goals, life choices, etc. to halt joy for living and instead elicit anxiety, depression and ultimately suicide.
2. The anxiety, melancholy, depression, etc. or any negative effects felt by a human after a visitation from a Manglastra.
3. The source of negative human thought; anxiety, depression, melancholy, etc.
Coined by writer Deborah Joan Jones as in her 2023 fantasy poem, ‘Manglastra Ocanala’.
1. Full name Manglastra Ocanala, often shortened to Manglastra. Once human demons that crave to be human once more, who haunt the living out of jealousy, filling minds with negative thoughts about their life, goals, life choices, etc. to halt joy for living and instead elicit anxiety, depression and ultimately suicide.
2. The anxiety, melancholy, depression, etc. or any negative effects felt by a human after a visitation from a Manglastra.
3. The source of negative human thought; anxiety, depression, melancholy, etc.
Coined by writer Deborah Joan Jones as in her 2023 fantasy poem, ‘Manglastra Ocanala’.
Bob: “I feel so depressed today. My idea for that new business was stupid. Why would I think I’d be any good at that”.
Sue: “Enough with the Manglastra, Bob. That’s not you talking. It was a great idea!”
Filled with Manglastra, she berated herself and resigned herself to the fact she would never amount to anything.
His depression disappeared once he realized it was simply Manglastra.
The Manglastra Ocanala whispered to her as she slept, filling her waking thoughts with doubts about her ability and future.
Sue: “Enough with the Manglastra, Bob. That’s not you talking. It was a great idea!”
Filled with Manglastra, she berated herself and resigned herself to the fact she would never amount to anything.
His depression disappeared once he realized it was simply Manglastra.
The Manglastra Ocanala whispered to her as she slept, filling her waking thoughts with doubts about her ability and future.
by Bee Sixx September 02, 2023