narksis
Narksis is a term that appears primarily in fictional or speculative contexts, and it has no single, widely accepted definition. In published and online works, narksis is used as a proper name for various phenomena, entities, or concepts, and different authors assign different attributes to it. The ambiguity is common by design, allowing writers to adapt the term to their own worlds.
Etymology and origins are unclear, and there is no authoritative derivation for narksis. The word resembles
Usage in fiction and media: In science fiction, narksis may designate a sentient parasite that alters host
Embodiment and themes: When used, narksis tends to engage with ideas of control, perception, and identity, or
See also: Narcissism, Narcissus, parasitic relationships, fictional diseases.