Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Ghosts and Spirits written by Rosemary Guiley and published by Checkmark Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers the realm of ghost folklore and mythology with over five hundred entries on historical sightings, paranormal research, and supernatural hauntings.

Download or read book Believing in Ghosts and Spirits written by Hu Baozhu and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-09-21 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The present book by Hu Baozhu explores the subject of ghosts and spirits and attempts to map the religious landscape of ancient China. The main focus of attention is the character gui 鬼, an essential key to the understanding of spiritual beings. The author analyses the character gui in various materials – lexicons and dictionaries, excavated manuscripts and inscriptions, and received classical texts. Gui is examined from the perspective of its linguistic root, literary interpretation, ritual practices, sociopolitical implication, and cosmological thinking. In the gradual process of coming to know the otherworld in terms of ghosts and spirits, Chinese people in ancient times attempted to identify and classify these spiritual entities. In their philosophical thinking, they connected the subject of gui with the movement of the universe. Thus the belief in ghosts and spirits in ancient China appeared to be a moral standard for all, not only providing a room for individual religiosity but also implementing the purpose of family-oriented social order, the legitimization of political operations, and the understanding of the way of Heaven and Earth.

Download or read book Ghosts and Spirits Are Real and What Is the Difference written by Toni Maisey and published by Toni Maisey. This book was released on 2020-09 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To explain what a ghost or a spirit is, simply means that a spirit is from a live human body, whose spirit is traveling to others and often you can hear them coming to you. A ghost apart from the Holy Ghost is a dead man's spirit. If a dead man's spirit comes into you then you will need exorcisms. In a Christian exorcism, we ask Jesus to perform the deliverance prayer and ask the person to repent of sin, so the evil spirits and ghosts will not have any strongholds. Giving up the sin that causes the spirits and ghosts to stay can help the person recover powerfully. 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 (ESV) And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds. GHOSTS AND SPIRITS ARE REAL and what is the difference? (The spiritual realm is more real than the natural world) And how when we leave a place of darkness our memory of sadness is imprinted on the wall to haunt all for ever more. By Toni Maisey/Shinnick This book was inspired by a vision, In the vision I walked to the back of Saint Mary's Cathedral Perth (at the intersection of Victoria Square and Goderich Street) where I saw many graves enclosed with a tall fence and gates to enter on either side, suddenly I felt great fear. And on the back of the St Mary's Cathedral hanged an arm and hand (like a large birds claw) of death (representing evil).To explain what a ghost or a spirit is, simply means that a spirit is from a live human body, whose spirit is traveling to others and often you can hear them coming to you. A ghost apart from the Holy Ghost is a dead man's spirit. If a dead mans spirit comes into you then you will need exorcisms. In a Christian exorcism, we ask Jesus to perform the deliverance in prayer and ask the person to repent of sin, so the evil spirits and ghosts will not have any strongholds. Giving up the sin that causes the spirits and ghosts to stay can help the person recover powerfully. "Are demons evil spirits? No demons are straight from hell and they are fallen angels, they are not evil spirits or ghosts travelling but creatures without bodies and have never had a human body these are called demons. ""There is much evil outside the churches but inside the churches is Holiness. If we could look through magical glasses that see to the spirit realm, we would see the demons lurking around waiting to get inside a human to cause havoc.(sugar, caffeine, medicine, are all stimulants that open the door to the spirit realm which lets them into our brains and then can cause seizures etc." "Gargoyles are what the demons look like it why the churches put gargoyles on the churches outer walls to warn the people of the evil that lurks outside the church and the evil that is to come. This fear encourages the people to stay good knowing that the devil is lurking to take them to hell".

Download or read book Ghosts and Spirits Are Real and What Is the Difference written by Toni Maisey/Shinnick and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-03-08 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2 Corinthians 11:14-15 (ESV) And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds.GHOSTS AND SPIRITS ARE REAL and what is the difference? (The spiritual realm is more real than the natural world)And how when we leave a place of darkness our memory of sadness is imprinted on the wall to haunt all for ever more.By Toni Maisey/ShinnickThis book was inspired by a vision, In the vision I walked to the back of Saint Mary's Cathedral Perth (at the intersection of Victoria Square and Goderich Street) where I saw many graves enclosed with a tall fence and gates to enter on either side, suddenly I felt great fear. And on the back of the St Marys Cathedral hanged an arm and hand (like a large birds claw) of death (representing evil).To explain what a ghost or a spirit is, simply means that a spirit is from a live human body, whose spirit is traveling to others and often you can hear them coming to you. A ghost apart from the Holy Ghost is a dead man's spirit. If a dead mans spirit comes into you then you will need exorcisms.In a Christian exorcism, we ask Jesus to perform the deliverance in prayer and ask the person to repent of sin, so the evil spirits and ghosts will not have any strongholds. Giving up the sin that causes the spirits and ghosts to stay can help the person recover powerfully. "Are demons evil spirits? No demons are straight from hell and they are fallen angels, they are not evil spirits or ghosts travelling but creatures without bodies and have never had a human body these are called demons. ""There is much evil outside the churches but inside the churches is Holyness. If we could look through magical glasses that see to the spirit realm, we would see the demons lurking around waiting to get inside a human to cause havoc.(sugar, caffeine, medicine, are all stimulants that open the door to the spirit realm which lets them into our brains and then can cause seizures etc"."Gargoyles are what the demons look like it why the churches put gargoyles on the churches outer walls to warn the people of the evil that lurks outside the church and the evil that is to come. This fear encourages the people to stay good knowing that the devil is lurking to take them to hell".

Download or read book A History of Ghosts Spirits and the Supernatural written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 903 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Ghosts Spirits and Psychics written by Matt Cardin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2015-07-28 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating work provides a complete overview of paranormal phenomena, including the beliefs, attitudes, and notable figures who have attempted to explain, defend, or debunk the mysteries behind the unknown. Recent interest in the paranormal as pop culture fodder belies its historical status as an important subject of cultural, philosophical, and scientific significance. This book traces the trajectory of paranormal studies from its early role as a serious academic and scientific topic studied by mainstream scientists and eminent scholars to its current popularity in books, film, and TV. This compelling reference work details the experiences, encounters, and ideas that make up this controversial field of study. The contributed entries examine the broad phenomena of the paranormal, addressing the history of scientific investigations along with its contemporary media depictions to illustrate the evolution of cultural attitudes about the paranormal. A selection of primary documents provides real-life accounts and contributions from noted experts that explore the full scope of themes from spiritualism to poltergeists to astrology. Accompanying images, timelines, quotations, and sidebars make the content come to life and encourage alternative explanations of these events.

Download or read book Ghosts and Spirits Insights from a Medium written by Rob Gutro and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2013-01-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Rob is a meteorologist who uses science to explain the existence of ghosts and spirits of people and pets and how they use different energies to get strong enough to provide signs for us. His first encounter occurred as a teenager when his grandfather's spirit materialized before him. Share in Rob's adventures as he explores his abilities and gives proof of these entities. Read about how spirits watch over us. Rob was inspired to write this book after a puppy he had was tragically killed in an accident. The puppy came back to Rob many times and Rob explains and gives examples of messages from deceased pets. While writing the book, Rob's father passed and helped him prove to his own family that his spirit was present at his wake and funeral. Walk with Rob in historic places and various locations around the U.S. where he encountered ghosts and spirits."--Back cover.

Download or read book Ghosts Spirits and the Afterlife in Native American Indian Mythology And Folklore written by G.W. Mullins and published by Light Of The Moon Publishing. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Native American history is filled with stories about animals, creation of the Earth and man, life lessons and of course ghosts... Ghosts, spirits, and the “walking dead” were often known to pay visits to their family and those left behind. Many of these stories revolved around lost loves and attempts to reclaim the person taken from them. Other stories spun tales of revenge and payback for those who wronged them. In any case death was looked at as a doorway to the afterlife and not to be feared. In this book, you will be given many opportunities to relive the past cultures of many tribes and their beliefs in ghosts, spirits and the afterlife. You will be presented with stories of individuals who transcended the plane of death to interact with the living and other spirits who have remained earthbound and troubled who have to work through a life lesson to successfully move on. As is traditional, these stories are here for you to share and pass on to the next generation. Included in this collection are the stories: Ghost of the White Deer, The Story of a Poor Man, The Resuscitation of the only Daughter, The Spirit Bride, Heavy Collar and the Ghost Woman, Bluejay finds a Wife, Two Ghostly Lovers, Origin of the Medicine Man, The Medicine Grizzly Bear, A Little Brave and the Medicine Woman, The Man Who Was Afraid of Nothing, The Ghosts' Buffalo, The Land of the Dead, Blue Jay Visits Ghost Town, The Spirit Land, The Skin Shifting Old Woman, and many, more.

Download or read book Ancient Chinese Horror Stories Ghosts Spirits Myths and Supernatural Legends written by AL Language Cafe and published by AL Language Cafe. This book was released on 2024-11-02 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world where ancient Chinese spirits and ghosts reveal hidden truths about love, betrayal, and justice. In these captivating tales, the deceptive "Painted Skin Ghost" lurks behind beauty, while the fierce protector Zhong Kui defends the realms beyond life. Each story is a gateway into centuries-old beliefs and mysteries, inviting readers to explore the rich tapestry of Chinese folklore. Discover what lies beyond the veil, where supernatural encounters echo the values and fears of ancient China—offering haunting insights that still resonate today.

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife 3 volumes written by Jonathan H. X. Lee and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-12-21 with total page 1498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive compilation of entries documents the origins, transmissions, and transformations of Asian American folklore and folklife. Equally instructive and intriguing, the Encyclopedia of Asian American Folklore and Folklife provides an illuminating overview of Asian American folklore as a way of life. Surveying the histories, peoples, and cultures of numerous Asian American ethnic and cultural groups, the work covers everything from ancient Asian folklore, folktales, and folk practices that have been transmitted and transformed in America to new expressions of Asian American folklore and folktales unique to the Asian American historical and contemporary experiences. The encyclopedia's three comprehensive volumes cover an extraordinarily wide range of Asian American cultural and ethnic groups, as well as mixed-race and mixed-heritage Asian Americans. Each group section is introduced by a historical overview essay followed by short entries on topics such as ghosts and spirits, clothes and jewelry, arts and crafts, home decorations, family and community, religious practices, rituals, holidays, music, foodways, literature, traditional healing and medicine, and much, much more. Topics and theories are examined from crosscultural and interdisciplinary perspectives to add to the value of the work.

Download or read book INTRODUCTION TO SUMMONING SPIRITS How To Set Up Your S ance written by Maximillien De Lafayette and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-08-18 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: INTRODUCTION TO SUMMONING SPIRITS. How To Set Up Your Seance. Published by Times Square Press, New York. No doubt, you will succeed in summoning some of the entities, spirits and presences, and reaching spirits and entities who did not yet depart from the doomed zone, if you diligently comply with the rules, and follow the instructions of the Sahiriin and the Honorable Allamah as explained in this book. They are still alive, but they do exist in a different form. And these entities include the spirits of dead people (Human beings) who are still trapped in the doomed zone. Some of them have stayed in this macabre and disturbing zone for hundreds, perhaps thousands of years. You will be able to communicate with some of these entities, summon them, ask them favors, and even command them. But who are these entities, if they are not the souls of the departed ones, the souls of dear friends, siblings, parents, and relatives, we once had, here, on Earth?"

Download or read book Exposed Uncovered Declassified Ghosts Spirits Hauntings written by Michael Pye and published by Red Wheel/Weiser. This book was released on 2011-08-15 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What are ghosts, spirits, and other apparitions? Why do they visit, and what do they want from us? Are OBEs, NDEs, and PDEs real? Exposed, Uncovered, and Declassified: Ghosts, Spirits, & Hauntings tackles these questions and more, as some of the world’s best-known paranormal experts come together in a tour de force of investigative journalism. Ghosts have been an integral part of the folklore of almost every culture; indeed, extant references to them stretch as far back as the ancient civilization of Babylon. And the evidence for their existence is mounting. Resident psychic for Paranormal State, Michelle Belanger, covers the strange Phillip Experiment, in which a group of Canadian paranormal investigators attempted to create a spirit. Professor of parapsychology Loyd Auerbach tells us what every ghost hunter should know about parapsychology. Noted expert on paranormal research Joshua P. Warren carefully examines some startling photographic evidence of ghosts. Andrew Nichols, PhD, director of the American Institute of Parapsychology, discusses his theory of haunted houses, which posits hauntings as manifestations of ESP and/or psychological projection. Raymond Buckland (Buckland’s Book of Spirit Communications) looks at ghosts as spirits and gives a take on how to talk to ghosts . . . and get a response. Folklorist Dr. Bob Curran delves into the connection between poltergeists and human origins, and regales us with three classic cases of poltergeist activity. Journalist Nick Redfern examines cases of ancient animal ghost apparitions. Noted folklorist Ursula Bielski gives a spooky and detailed account of the “Vanishing Hitchhiker” phenomenon. Evidence of ghosts is everywhere—if you know what to look for. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or somewhere in between, Exposed, Uncovered, and Declassified: Ghosts, Spirits, & Hauntings is sure to entertain and educate.

Download or read book Setting Spirits Free written by Diana Palm and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2013 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to send noisy, energy-draining spirits into the healing light. With this demystifying and engaging guide, you'll understand everything about the spirit world and how to clear unwanted hauntings from your life. Through meditation practice and simple instructions, learn how to alter your brain wave frequency in order to safely clear unwelcome energies. Author Diana Palm recounts her own paranormal encounters, providing an up-close look at a wide range of hauntings: lost souls, loved ones in spirit, possessed vehicles and objects, spirits in disguise, demons, and more. Distinguish ghost imprints from intelligent spirits, protect yourself from spiritual attack and possession, and use Theta Healing to put ghosts at rest. Setting Spirits Free also features information on energy vortexes, environmental causes of hauntings, paranormal investigation equipment, and tools for spirit communication.

Download or read book A Gathering of Spirits Japan s Ghost Story Tradition written by Patrick Drazen and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2011-07-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Prepare for a sampling of Japanese ghosts and spirits, from sources that include the worlds oldest novel, the urban legends of contemporary Japanese schoolchildren, movies both classic and modern, anime, manga, and more." For hundreds of years Japan has lived in a reality consisting of the real world and the spirit world; sometimes the wall between the two worlds gets thin enough for spirits to cross over. In such a reality, ghost stories have been popular for centuries. Patrick Drazen, author of "Anime Explosion", looks at these stories: old and new, scary or funny or sad, looking at common themes and the reasons for their popularity. This book uses one Japanese ghost story tradition: the "hyaku monogatari" (hundred stories). In the old tradition, people tell each other one hundred ghost stories in one sitting. These hundred tales run from folklore to cartoons, but all are designed to send chills up the spine ...

Download or read book Ghosts and Earthbound Spirits written by Linda Williamson and published by Piatkus Books. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the last twenty years, medium Linda Williamson has been helping clients to contact loved ones who have passed over. Her latest book, Ghosts and Earthbound Spirits, will be of interest to everyone who is fascinated by ghosts and hauntings, or who thinks they may have a spirit attached to them or their home. Based on Linda's own extraordinary experiences, and the stories of other mediums, the book examines the subject in depth, answering key questions such as: Why do spirits become earthbound? What is it like to be a ghost? What are poltergeists? Do evil spirits exist? How do we move them on? Linda describes how, with the aid of her spirit helpers, she endeavours to contact earthbound spirits so that they can be freed from their unhappy condition. This insightful book will also help you to understand how mediums are trained to carry out spirit releases, and provides sensible advice on how to protect yourself against intrusion by troubled or troublesome spirits.

Download or read book Ghost Hunting For Dummies written by Zak Bagans and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive into the ghostly world of the supernatural with America’s leading paranormal investigator Inside, paranormal investigator, star, and executive producer of The Travel Channel's hit series, Ghost Adventures and founder of the award-winning Haunted Museum (Las Vegas’ most popular attraction), Zak Bagans takes readers on an exciting journey into the supernatural world. With insider information on the history of ghost-hunting to learning about ghosts with all kinds of temperaments, Ghost-Hunting For Dummies is peppered with true accounts and stories from Bagans' famous cases and investigations. Featuring expert advice on picking a haunted location, setting up cameras, and dealing with unwieldy ghosts, this book shows how today's investigators use the tools of modern science to study a wide range of paranormal activity. Take an exciting adventure into the supernatural world Explore haunted sites Get messages from beyond the grave Read true accounts from famous cases and investigations If you're one of the countless fans of Ghost Adventures itching to get off the couch and track some spirits on your own, this book provides everything you need to know to conduct a successful paranormal investigation.

Download or read book Spirits Among Us written by Christy Clark and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2015-03-18 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what happens to our souls after our physical body dies? What is a ghost and do they really exist? Why is it that some souls dont cross over into Heaven but rather remain stuck in this earthly realm? Are all ghosts bad and can they really harm us? What should you do if you are experiencing a haunting of your own? Spirits Among Us is a book that answers questions like these while retelling actual stories of haunted locations encountered by one paranormal investigator and her team throughout its early years. This book takes you through the experiences of Christy Clark and her journey towards discovery of her own personal gifts and how she overcame many obstacles along the way, including ghostly attachments and spiritual attacks. This book also describes how Christys experiences eventually lead her toward founding the state of Oklahomas first team of paranormal investigators. Historical information about actual haunted locations and true stories told by ghosts themselves are described through the eyes of the author as she witnessed different ghostly encounters first hand. Follow Christy and her team of investigators as they take you on ghostly adventures throughout the state of Oklahoma and surrounding areas, reliving each ghostly tale, one story at a time