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Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural
across the world in this illustrated guide.
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.
The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature.
In this ghostly novel, you will find: Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumships, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters.Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings, such as vampires and werewolves.The numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures the world over.
A serious but reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history.
The most holistic history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America.
The perfect introduction to the subject, this spellbinding volume details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature.
In this ghostly novel, you will find: Recounts of infamous tales of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumships, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encounters.Feature profiles for other ghostly or undead beings, such as vampires and werewolves.The numerous reasons that ghost stories and tales of the uncanny are a common feature of cultures the world over.
A serious but reader-friendly overview of a fascinating and controversial subject that explores the supernatural across the world and throughout history.
The most holistic history of the subject available, A History of Ghosts, Spirits, and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure - whether you are a believer or a skeptic.
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