forbidden lore
Secrets better unlearned
Forbidden lore is knowledge that is hidden, taboo, or dangerous to possess—secrets that authorities, traditions, or cosmic forces have deemed off-limits.
The phrase evokes occult mysteries, dark magic, or truths that drive seekers mad: The ancient texts contained forbidden lore about summoning the dead.
Common in fantasy and horror contexts, it suggests that some knowledge carries inherent risk or moral taint.
He spent years seeking forbidden lore in dusty archives.
- arcaneUnderstood by few
- dark artsMalevolent supernatural practices
- occultConcealed from view
- black magicEvil supernatural practice
- secretsConcealed information
ancient · ancient texts · hidden · cursed · grimoire · taboo · eldritch · whispered · speak of the devil · dark · mystic · heresy · ritual · blood ritual · cryptic · unholy · profane · sealed
- dark magicblack magic, dark magic, sorcery, witchcraft, dark arts
- folklorefairy tales, fairytales, folktales, folk tales, folk tale
forbidden lorecommon knowledge
Widely shared information
public knowledge · general knowledge · open secrets · folk wisdom · received wisdom
forbid, forbids, forbade, forbidding, forbidden, forbiddance, lore, lores, folklore