The History of Spirits and Ghosts - E-book - ePub

DO YOU BELIEVE IN BEINGS THAT REMAIN AMONG US BEYOND DEATH? Throughout history, in all cultures and civilizations, humans have shown interest in the enigmatic realm of ghosts and spirits. These spectral entities, whether perceived as benevolent guardians, vengeful apparitions, or echoes of the departed, have been woven into the fabric of human existence, shaping beliefs, cultures, and narratives for millennia. This book is a journey through the history of ghosts and spirits over time.
It is a quest to understand the motivations behind our enduring engagement with the unseen, to trace the evolution of beliefs and perceptions surrounding ghosts and spirits across time and space, and to contemplate the profound questions raised about the nature of existence and the afterlife. Whether they are found in the flickering shadows of ancient temples, on the mist-shrouded battlefields of ages past, or in the dimly lit corridors of modern haunted houses, ghosts and spirits serve as intermediaries between the realms of the living and the dead, offering glimpses into mysteries beyond the reach of human comprehension. In this book you will enjoy how different cultures have interpreted the existence of beings from beyond the grave, as well as the most significant recent events and facts related to apparitions or manifestations from beyond the grave. In these pages you will enjoy:- Human fascination with the afterlife and supernatural phenomena.- What ghosts and spirits are and the reason for their existence.- Beliefs about ghosts in Ancient Mesopotamia- The journey to the afterlife in Ancient Egypt and the double life after death- The shadows of the underworld of Greeks and Romans- Ancestors and vengeful ghosts in Ancient China- Spirits in Hinduism and Buddhism- Purgatory and ghosts of the Christian kingdoms- The European tradition of the afterlife: poltergesits, fairies and spectral beasts- Medieval ghosts: the genies of Islam and witchcraft in the Middle Ages- The origin of spiritism and modern practices of contact with the afterlife- Mediums and ghostly apparitions- Belief in the afterlife as reflected in literature- War ghosts and battlefield apparitions- Famous ghosts of persistent presence- The study of the paranormal in the modern era- The Relationship between Psychology and Paranormal Encounters- Tools and techniques of ghost hunters- Literary recommendations to delve deeper into this subject All this and much more for you to delve into the mysterious world of beings from beyond!