Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology

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McFarland, Mar 9, 2016 - Social Science - 180 pages

Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.

 

Contents

Preface
1
Introduction
7
The Encyclopedia
13
Bibliography
129
Index
149
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Theresa Bane, a professional vampirologist, has appeared on numerous podcasts, television, and radio shows for her expertise on the undead and is the author of other books on unusual phenomena. She lives in Staunton, Virginia.

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