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are often associated with the underworld and identified with the spirits of the dead, and have been compared to evil geniī loci in European culture. In

by the use of a magical spell. The conjuration of the ghosts or spirits of the dead for the purpose of divination is called necromancy. Comparable practices

the existence of an afterlife, as well as manifestations of the spirits of the dead, is widespread, dating back to animism or ancestor worship in pre-literate

Varro speculated that the icons were intended as an offering to the spirits of the dead who had committed suicide by hanging. The festival was eventually

obligation; the second, to the Manes, the underworld spirits or spirits of the dead, and was sanctitas, that which is sacred; and the third pertaining

temporary transformation, and these bakemono are distinct from the spirits of the dead. However, as a secondary usage, the term obake can be a synonym for

in a Christian tradition, as deities in Pagan belief systems, as spirits of the dead, as prehistoric precursors to humans, or as spirits of nature. The

and purifies" the pharaoh and is believed to bring water to the spirits of the dead, as they wait for the completion of their mummification. Anput is

Indonesian word for spirit or ghost. In modern usage it generally means spirits of the dead but has also come to refer to any legendary invisible being, such

Thammarat Province. Khanom la represents offerings of clothes to the spirits of the dead. Khanom la can be separated in two types: la chet and la krop. Khanom

that purports to give its audiences the feeling of contacting the spirits of the dead, as might be experienced in a successful Spiritualist séance. Theatrical

uninvolved in human affairs and instead focuses its attention on the spirits of the dead. Central to Palo is the nganga, a vessel usually made from an iron

deep-rooted spirit lore is that supposed spirits of one kind or another – spirits of the dead, phantasms of the living, wraiths, or nature entities like fairies

Both refer to the Māori belief that the cape is the point where the spirits of the dead enter the underworld. Cape Reinga is on the tentative list of UNESCO

a fear of the dead by a cultural group, e.g., a belief that the spirits of the dead will return to haunt the living. The sufferer may experience this

centered on character Harry Keogh, who can communicate with the spirits of the dead. Born in County Durham, he joined the British Army's Royal Military

appears in the Book of Jubilees. He pleads with God to permit the spirits of the dead Nephilim to remain on Earth, so that they can corrupt and lead men

diaspora, is dedicated to performing rituals to honor and remember the spirits of the dead. On this day ghosts and other supernatural creatures come out from

correspondences when put together convey intelligible messages either from spirits of the dead or telepathy. Sceptics have stated that the correspondences can be

and new chapters of essay, criticism, and personal memoir. Lucas' Spirits of the Dead (Histoires Extraordinaires), is a 232-page monograph about the 1968

not to reflect anything but darkness intended to communicate with spirits of the dead. The psychomanteum was popularized by Raymond Moody, originator of

house. They soon realize that there are ghosts in the house from the spirits of the dead kids but the spirit of the father of one of the kids possesses Mary

Gede Nibo (Haitian Creole: Gede Nibo) is a lwa who is leader of the spirits of the dead in Haitian Vodou. Formerly human, Gede Nibo was a handsome young

Saints theology, the term spirit world refers to the realm where the spirits of the dead await the resurrection. In LDS thought, this spirit world is divided

dísablót, and their veneration may derive from the worship of the spirits of the dead. The dísir, like the valkyries, norns, and vættir, are always referred

mountain is called Maukatere, 'floating mountain', from where the spirits of the dead leave on the long journey to Cape Reinga. Maukatere is a significant

being seen as one who opened the ways to, and through, Duat, for the spirits of the dead. Through this, and the similarity of the jackal to the wolf, Wepwawet

evil spirit, possibly referring to the male figure summoning the spirits of the dead (as also seen in Spirit of the Dead Watching), and 'parau' means

was an ancient Roman public festival celebrating the Manes (Roman spirits of the dead, particularly the souls of deceased individuals) which fell on 21

dead to its final destination. Hunters invoke the assistance of the spirits of the dead relatives in asking the owners of the wild pigs to allow their hunting

Australians, Native Americans and early Romans believed an eagle took the spirits of the dead to the heavens. 7" Single Side A "Wings of an Eagle" - 3:51 Side

Wilson), proper practice of the dance would reunite the living with spirits of the dead, bring the spirits to fight on their behalf, end American Westward

the property. Parapsychologists often attribute haunting to the spirits of the dead who have suffered from violent or tragic events in the building's

Wikisource has original text related to this article: Spirits of the Dead "Spirits of the Dead" was first titled "Visits of the Dead" when it was published

President (and Hyrum's father) Joseph F. Smith in October 1918 on the spirits of the dead, which became section 138 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Smith in

usually involve the guidance of bongo-men to become possessed by the spirits of the dead. Unlike Kumina its practices are more centered on individual benefit

Souls" derives from a medieval Islamic legend that at this place the spirits of the dead can be heard awaiting Judgment Day, although this is not a mainstream

through various ritual steps, and Asen, metal objects that attract spirits of the dead or other spirits and give them a temporary resting place. Vodun is

English-speaking cultures, where ghosts are manifestations of the spirits of the dead. The beliefs may date back to animism or ancestor worship before

on the Day of the Three Kings, when members dress as íremes, or spirits of the dead. Abakuá derives much from the Ékpè society, which was established

the goddess of the pō (spirit world), where she gathered in the spirits of the dead. Evil influences were attributed to her. In Mangaia, the name Ro'e

decipher messages from the oricha. Offerings are also given to the spirits of the dead, with some practitioners identifying as spirit mediums. Healing rituals

Southeast Asia and Oceania. The custom is based upon a belief that the spirits of the dead finally join the world of the ancestors after the body's complete

the dying person a blessing. Many Māori people believe that the spirits of the dead watch over the living. For this reason, Māori families will hold

These were venerated at altars, where sacrifices were made to them. Spirits of the dead also played a prominent role in historical Voodoo, with some contemporary

about what spiritual entities exist such as a soul, the afterlife, spirits of the dead, deities and mediums; as well as details about the nature of the

documented area where souls enter the next world is Leina Kauhane. The spirits of the dead can watch what the living do and turn them to stone by staring at

Dis Manibus, literally "to the Manes", or figuratively, "to the spirits of the dead", an abbreviation that continued to appear even in Christian inscriptions

in humid climates. According to legend, some lights are wandering spirits of the dead, the work of devils or yōkai, or the pranks of fairies. They are

across the street from the Golf Club, where in oral tradition the spirits of the dead are believed to depart for Avaiki. 21°12′35.21″S 159°49′10.78″W

direction of Kuranup, what they believed to be the land of the departed spirits of the dead. The fact that Europeans seemed ignorant of Aboriginal languages

able to communicate with Japanese Shinto spirits, kami, and the spirits of the dead. Itako perform rituals tied to communication with the dead and divination

translates the title Manao tupapau as "Think of the Ghost, or, The Spirits of the Dead are Watching" and goes on to say that he wants to reserve it for

two deities in Chinese folk religion in charge of escorting the spirits of the dead to the underworld. In Japanese mythology, the shinigami have been

five days and five nights in Te Reinga, the place from where the spirits of the dead leap into the underworld. His seemingly dead body was found by two

Angkor Wat bas-relief depicts spirits of the dead being laid on fire in Naraka.

performance and rituals, Nyau masked dancers are understood to be spirits of the dead. As spirits the masquerades may act with impunity and there have

circles of Charles XIII of Sweden by claiming to communicate with the spirits of the dead. Lieutenant Ulfenklou arrived in Stockholm in 1783, where he made

dead. During its well-known 'sento kuyo' ceremony dedicated to the spirits of the dead on the evenings of 23 and 24 August, about ten thousand stone statues

his quest for redemption through a land beset by demons and the spirits of the dead. Creator Peter Bergting's homepage The complete first issue - Available

mediumship, the practice of purportedly mediating communication between spirits of the dead and living human beings Tau (rapper) (born 1986), Polish rapper formerly

ritual forces them to return to their portion of hell or keeps the spirits of the dead from falling into the realm of the gaki. The segaki may be performed

past the streams of Oceanus, close to Asphodel Meadows, where the spirits of the dead reside. In another passage of the Odyssey, truthful dreams are said

Mojos are used to ground spirits in certain locations to prevent the spirits of the dead from coming back and haunting the living by placing the last items

name Bakhna Rakhna literally means good people. Yumboes are the spirits of the dead and, like many supernatural beings in African beliefs, they are completely

tectonic deity Hotu Matu'a, legendary king and cultural hero Aku-Aku, spirits of the dead Manana Take Tangata manu Hanau epe Haua Hina-Oio Carlos Mordo, Easter

purifies" the pharaoh. Kebechet was thought to give water to the spirits of the dead while they waited for the mummification process to be complete. She

Joe Nickell (3 July 2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. pp. 283–. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6. Nickell, Joe

story, such as the ability of the alchemist, John Dee, to raise the spirits of the dead. The novel was very popular, and marked the beginning of Ainsworth's

ancient notion of ujigami at all, but they do have a notion about the spirits of the dead becoming some sort of enlightened being. Indeed, another word for

fictional desert town of Pico Mundo, California, and is able to see the spirits of the dead. He is able to make himself heard to them but they cannot speak to

Comet-inspired 'Dragon Star', while additional album standouts such as 'Spirits of the Dead' and the title track finally display the clever combination of melodic

Heian and Edo periods. During this time, many believed that the spirits of the dead caused a multitude of evils for the living. On certain nights, demons

20th century, who published an article on it in 1916 (Baloma; the Spirits of the Dead in the Trobriand Islands in The Journal of the Royal Anthropological

being seen as one who opened the ways to, and through, Duat, for the spirits of the dead Ereshkigal (Sumerian mythology, Akkadian mythology, Babylonian mythology)

world. As the god of the Underworld, Hades had dominion over the spirits of the dead. His realm was divided into four sub-sections: Tartarus (abode of

another formulaic phrase was often used: Dis Manibus, i.e. "To the spirits of the dead"; first thus, then shortened to Dis Man and finally to DM. The latter

a new hero ready to face him – Bloodwynd. Bloodwynd channels the spirits of the dead to fight the Weapons Master. Unable to counter Bloodwynd's magic

species of Australian marsupial Lemures, wandering and vengeful spirits of the dead in Roman mythology LMTK2 (lemur tyrosine kinase 2), a human gene

night, the board is left outside in the open so that the yorkas (spirits of the dead) can play with it. The intent is to lure the spirits into the village

is that of an old manor house next to a cemetery haunted by the spirits of the dead whose presence is most evident on October 30, the Devil's Night,

(1968–1970), Naitō portrays itako, female shamans who invoke the spirits of the dead. Female shamanism used to be widespread within Japan; today it is

According to Ao mythology, eagles are the manifestations of the spirits of the dead.This village was once called the Father of Ao villages during the

dead Fengdu Ghost City Heibai Wuchang, constables who escort the spirits of the dead to the underworld. Hou Tu, Mother Earth and Overlord of all the Earthly

mythology of the island group, being the departing point for the spirits of the dead heading to the underworld. Nakaa is the legendary guardian of the

sometimes described as the spirit of the dead. They are the guardian spirits of the dead, and are also nature spirits who frequent lakes, rivers, streams

ancestor spirits for protection, intercession, or advice. Vengeful spirits of the dead can manifest as apparitions or ghosts (mantiw) and cause harm to

Senate passed a bill: ...prohibiting anyone from personating the spirits of the dead, commonly known as spirit-medium séances, on penalty of fine and

spread to other islands but the "prophet" Wapi was killed when the spirits of the dead never materialized with the "white man's cargo". The island had copra

voice, the Yalkut suggests that necromancers are able to see the spirits of the dead but are unable to hear their speech, while the person for whom the

they are variously regarded as a "natural" but hidden species, as spirits of the dead, or as descendants of either fallen angels, or demons. In many legends

the spirits of the Underworld, including the Greek heroes, who are spirits of the dead; they are also given to dangerous powers, such as the Keres and Hecate

spirits in Rapa Nui mythology of the Easter Island. Aku-Aku are spirits of the dead, but they are not immortal and can be disposed of. They can be of

muerto, have been used as all-encompassing terms for the souls or spirits of the dead in mainstream Filipino culture. Unlike in Western beliefs where ghosts

members and thus communicate with them. Offerings to the lwa, and to spirits of the dead, include fruit, liquor, and sacrificed animals. Several forms of

and stage performer who claims to mediate communication between spirits of the dead and living human beings. He appeared as the subject of "The Man Who

Bantu cultures, veneration of the dead plays a prominent role. The spirits of the dead are believed to linger around and influence the world of the living

this junction so that the whirlpools can carry them down to the spirits of the dead. Down below in the "Great Village," the Kökö live happy lives and

two deities in Chinese folk religion in charge of escorting the spirits of the dead to the underworld. As their names suggest, they are dressed in black

witch; spirits of the dead can for instance be captured and polluted by witches unless they are appropriately dispatched to the afterlife. The spirits of the

claimed that orb shaped visual artifacts appearing in photographs are spirits of the dead. Such perceptions have been interpreted by Michael Shermer as examples

church of Saint Biagio della Pagnotta; their goal was to pray for the spirits of the dead and dying. Two years later, the group received a charter of approval

may also be given to lesser spirits, including caboclos and the spirits of the dead, the egun. Healing rituals and the preparation of amulets and herbal

(11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 824. Maureen Carroll, Spirits of the dead: Roman funerary commemoration in Western Europe (Oxford University

vættir and trolls, suggesting that both concepts may derive from spirits of the dead. Troll, a Norwegian research station in Antarctica, is so named because

rising were recited.: 63  Traditionally, Māori believed that the spirits of the dead were collected during the year and at the setting of Matariki in

people known as mediums that allegedly mediate communication between spirits of the dead and living human beings. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

expression of cultural values and roles, and help to propitiate the spirits of the dead, maintaining their benevolence and preventing their unwelcome intrusion

table or of spirit trumpets, apports, or even smell. It was thought spirits of the dead resided within the realm of dark and shadow, making the absence of

the Silver City or Hell. Nekron draws his power from the souls and spirits of the dead. After Krona is banished from Oa and transformed into an energy being

ghost photography in his book The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead, stating that spirit photography began in studios and eventually

and cause miscarriages, but also guard villages. They are hostile spirits of the dead trapped in the 'twilight zone' between life and afterlife. These

various rituals including spiritual cleaning, and appeasing the spirits of the dead. Its use is particularly common among people of the African diaspora

on 9, 11 and 13 May was aimed at appeasing "kinless and hungry" spirits of the dead. Chinese ancestor veneration Jesa, ancestral rites of Korea Qingming

By lighting the panjire it is believed that during Kartika, the spirits of the dead visit their relatives' houses to wish them well; or that if they

purportedly mediating communication between familiar spirits or spirits of the dead and living human beings. Practitioners are known as "mediums" or

For this reason, he is the kami who prevents the passage of the spirits of the dead into the world of the living, and therefore a god who is a protector

aspects of nature, culture and cosmology. Kifwebe masks symbolized the spirits of the dead, the underworld and the struggle between good and evil (Community

that on Qingming Festival, the ruler of the underworld allows the spirits of the dead to return to earth. Since their presence may not always be welcome

year in honor of the spirits of the dead, which is today referred to as Farvardinegan. They believed that the spirits of the dead would come for reunion

nearly 600 years. Originally a Nenbutsu folk dance to welcome the spirits of the dead, the style of celebration varies in many aspects from region to region

tracks are written by The Vision Bleak unless noted The lyrics to "Spirits of the Dead" were taken from the first stanza of Edgar Allan Poe's poem of the

communicating, and invoking the spirits of the dead. Necromancy: The act of controlling and manipulating the spirits of the dead. Spell Casting: The act of

spiritual beliefs and cultural history; hence, were vessels for the spirits of the dead that instilled great influence over the daily, religious, and social

and at dangerous locations to ward off demons and to benefit the spirits of the dead. To help propagate the faith, itinerant monks travel from village

Sweden. Gustaf Björnram claimed to be able to communicate with the spirits of the dead and arranged well-attended séances frequented by the king and Prince

Underworld to perform the ritual sacrifice needed to summon the spirits of the dead, the ghosts whose knowledge he seeks. Lucian of Samosata is the author

Alderman Thomas Bowler and realizes that he can interact with the spirits of the dead. Later, Johnny meets all the deceased occupants of the cemetery and

society. Religious practices would include pilgrimages consoling the spirits of the dead from World War II and offering respectful and mourning prayers at

traditionally used in ceremonies to cleanse the bones and release the spirits of the dead, so they could begin their journey to Hawaiki, and the iwi regard

the future and were supposed to receive messages from ancestors. Spirits of the dead were recognized, honored, and propitiated. The Batonga of Lake Nyasa

twelve in proposing that the final month be devoted to him and the spirits of the dead. The Roman poet Ennius gives the Roman equivalents (the Dii Consentes)

drug called pigment or black heroin that allows users to see the spirits of the dead. There are also dark spirits called Spectres, some of which are corrupted

drug called pigment or black heroin that allows users to see the spirits of the dead. There are also dark spirits called Spectres, some of which are corrupted

water to enrich the surrounding area. Belief in a mountain where the spirits of the dead are said to gather: In Japan, there are many mountains such as Osorezan

mainstream Spiritualist idea that the entities contacted were the spirits of the dead. Relocating to the United States in 1873, she befriended Henry Steel

in Vietnam. She claims to be able to see and talk directly with spirits of the dead. She also claims to have the ability to see remains buried underground

daughter, Trausia Fortunata, and his brother, making an offering to the spirits of the dead for their protection. Trausia C. f. Fortunata, the daughter of Gaius

EP' (June 25, 2013) Eklipse 'A Night In Strings' (June 25, 2013) Spirits of the Dead 'Rumours of a Presence' (June 25, 2013) Mekon 'Piece of Work' (July

Finvarra and his wife, and realizes that the people around him are spirits of the dead. They force him to dance until he passes out, and he wakes up the

orchestra are on stage with the singers and serve as the Shades (spirits of the dead). At times, they are directly addressed by the singers. The 48 minute

which the spirit of a living person may be free to interact with the spirits of the dead, as in near-death experiences or during a deep sleep. This chapter

a public festival of sacrifices and offerings to the Manes, the spirits of the dead who required propitiation. The Caristia was a recognition of the

Neolithic people adhered to an ancestor cult that venerated the spirits of the dead, believing that they could intercede with the forces of nature for

in silence - and they are then told that they have now become the spirits of the dead. In the hut they are told the symbolism of the different feathers

belief that psychiatric illnesses were the result of influence by spirits of the dead. Wickland came to believe that a large number of his patients had

Blackfoot enemies. According to some First Nations traditions, the spirits of the dead women continue to haunt a small island in the lake from which their

Idunganran palace. The white-clad Eyo masquerades represent the spirits of the dead, and are referred to in Yoruba as "agogoro Eyo" (literally: "tall

Māori culture as according to local legend, it is the location where spirits of the dead gather to depart from this world to travel to their ancestral home

between 1187 and 1280 Asen (vodun), metal objects that attract the spirits of the dead associated with West African Vodun (voodoo) Asen, Asena or Ashina

ISBN 978-0-8262-1983-1. Nickell, Joe (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. New York: Prometheus Books. p. 277. ISBN 978-1-61614-585-9. Roberts

mean water pots, connecting it with the Hydrophoria honoring the spirits of the dead thought to have perished in the Great Flood of Deucalion. Cole 2007

underwater burials that many Native American groups have a tradition that spirits of the dead are blocked by water. As recently as 1,500 to 2,000 years ago, bundled

appearance in the Odyssey, book XI, in which Odysseus calls up the spirits of the dead (the nekyia). As Persephone allows Tiresias to retain his powers

Nickell, Joe (July 3, 2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. pp. 264–. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6. Javier Leiva

shamans specialized in communicating, appeasing, or harnessing the spirits of the dead and the spirits of nature. They were almost always women or feminized

"Crows Bring the Spring" 5:25 12. "Hengettömiltä hengiltä" ("From the Spirits of the Dead") 0:34 13. "Shaman Drum" (lyrics by Järvelä, music by Järvelä/Lemmetty)

Heart The Thyme Fiend: A young in Ohio who sees strange things. The spirits of the dead come back to resolve some mysteries in the living world. The Prelate's

the secretariat of the Government of West Bengal, is haunted by spirits of the dead. 25 GB Bungalow Bonacaud, Trivandrum: A tourist destination for adventure

Joe Nickell (1 January 2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. pp. 165–. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6. Retrieved 12

bedwetting, is haunted by apocalyptic dreams. He is able to see spirits of the dead, known as the Fades, all around him. The Fades cannot be seen, smelt

mythology of the island group, being the departing point for the spirits of the dead heading to the underworld. Nakaa is the legendary guardian of the

intermediate between the devil and the master of the home Stafie, spirits of the dead who are bound to a place in which they lived in life; a poltergeist

Black, yellow and red - And yellow of gold, as we proudly hail The spirits of the dead! To the flag, my sons! Your country with her blessing "Forward" cries

muerto, have been used as all-encompassing terms for the souls or spirits of the dead in mainstream Filipino culture. While ghosts in Western beliefs are

and guardian of its underworld portals. Its opening offered the spirits of the dead temporary leave from the underworld to roam lawfully among the living

order to gain insight about his impending voyage home by raising the spirits of the dead through the use of spells which Circe has taught him. He wishes to

the night with a flame in the sky. Tangagoa was believed to take spirits of the dead, so when someone was near death, the sparkling fire would be seen

called Gurdurdularni ('the place of women's children). Even the spirits of the dead (yirrmarug) may reincarnate themselves by shifting into the foetus

the indigitamenta associated with death and the underworld Manes, spirits of the dead Mana Genita, an obscure underworld goddess who was concerned with

metaphorically descending into Sheol as a dead man would, where all the spirits of the dead, as well as other fallen empires, such as Assyria, jeer and mock

during the Obon Festival. It was originally a dance to welcome the spirits of the dead. These dances and the music that accompanies them are different for

place where darkness is unknown. "This is the reason why, of all spirits of the dead since the time of Hine-ahuone…, not a single one has ever returned

Miłosz. "Aby duchy umarłych zostawiły nas w spokoju (So that the spirits of the dead leave us in peace)". Czesław Miłosz homepage (in Polish). Kraków:

magazines and stick them to the cheesecloth to pretend they were spirits of the dead. Another researcher, C. D. Broad, wrote that ectoplasm in many cases

encouraged the practice of necromancy, or divination through the spirits of the dead. Through this practice, he is said to have constructed wings for

the show, the theater would be plunged into darkness, as simulated spirits of the dead appeared and vanished both onstage and over the audience. El-Wyn's

the show, the theater would be plunged into darkness, as simulated spirits of the dead appeared and vanished both onstage and over the audience. El-Wyn's

negative spirits are incorporeal chthonic beings classifiable between spirits of the dead and gods. Negative spirits are believed to be irritated or angered

energies Regenerative healing factor Energy-draining touch Invisibility via helmet Immortality Ability to command the spirits of the dead under his dominion

this sutra project was intended to relieve epidemics and pacify the spirits of the dead. The biographies continue describing further miracles performed by

Kiyotsune and Arimori. He has different colored eyes and can see the spirits of the dead, but is disparagingly referred to as the Lantern Lord because he

contains conjurations, invocations, and curses to summon and constrain spirits of the dead and demons in order to compel them to do the operator's will. It

enjoy song and dance, and thus receive these things as offerings. Spirits of the dead are thought to yearn for the activities and pleasures they enjoyed

the classical underworld so he starts mingling with the antique spirits of the dead. The spirits themselves appear just as silly and petty as the peasants

events that are about to happen or in providing a message from the spirits of the dead to the living prescribing specific actions. Some people were believed

2011. Nickell, Joe (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. pp. 281–. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6. Hawkes, Rebecca

of Pugu, the Sun, who is the highest judge in all disputes. The spirits of the dead go to a place called Aibidzi. Every clan had a shaman called an alma

younger sister Maya, a spirit medium-in-training who can channel the spirits of the dead. Joined by Maya, Phoenix heads up the Wright & Co. Law Offices and

mediation between the human and the divine, communicating with spirits of the dead (séance), and escorting deceased souls to the afterlife (psychopomp)

humans (and phagors) is the latter's ability to communicate with the spirits of the dead as their life force is slowly returned to the Original Beholder.

spirits strongly suggests that many ancient Israelites imagined the spirits of the dead as playing an active and important role in securing blessings, healing

all humankind who chose, either in this life, or in the world of spirits of the dead, to accept the grace of Jesus Christ by exercising faith in Him,

Their indigenous religion focused on the marapu. Marapu includes spirits of the dead, of sacred places, of heirloom objects, and the instruments used

Odysseus, Aeneas seeks to enter the Underworld, rather than bring the spirits of the dead to him through sacrifice. He begins his journey with a visit to the

(Buda) of the eleventh week (Dunggulan). According to tradition, the spirits of the dead descend from Heaven, to return ten days later on Kuningan. Nyepi

up his research, and publishing new articles, such as Baloma; the Spirits of the Dead in the Trobriand Islands. In 1916 he received the title of Doctor

irrigation of their land. The Bontoc also believe in the anito, spirits of the dead, who are omnipresent and must be constantly consoled. Anyone can

its "former splendor was lost to the ravages of time" and where "spirits of the dead do not rest easy." This album was inspired by a real-life haunted

sources. Some scholars have suggested that landvættir are chthonic and spirits of the dead, but others have interpreted them as nature spirits, since they sometimes

the goryō-shin (the sacred spirit kami). Goryō are the vengeful spirits of the dead whose lives were cut short, but they were calmed by the devotion

universe and animates it. Nzambi resides in all natural things, and the spirits of the dead. Long deceased ancestors who have become spirits will over a long

Weird New England and The Vermont Monster Guide. If ghosts are the spirits of the dead, no, I don't believe.... If ghosts are some sort of spiritual phenomenon

Zhuan) and the use of dings for food sacrifices to the "insatiable" spirits of the dead is significant: It devoured a man, but before it could swallow it

Gentleman Ghost attacks the JSA using powers of limited control over the spirits of the dead, Jakeem Thunder and Johnny Thunderbolt are assisted in battle by

would conduct a ceremony called Tromba, whereby they divined the spirits of the dead ancestors and communicated their words back to the Sakalava people

Roman pagan festival of Lemuria, in which malevolent and restless spirits of the dead were propitiated. Some liturgiologists suggest that Lemuria was the

properly honoured with funeral rites and memorials by the living, the spirits of the dead were thought to become benevolent ancestors and protect their descendants

has undefined psychic powers enabling her to communicate with the spirits of the dead. Resurrected by Satan as the Black Widow, she has been granted supernatural

To the spirits of the dead DIS MANIBVS the unknown young girl PVELLA INCOGNITA from Roman London LONDINIENSIS lies buried here HIC SEPVLTA EST

the land of the living. This allowed Cob to enslave and summon the spirits of the dead and draw people to him in dreams but had also led to the decline

(disambiguation) Bon Odori, a Japanese traditional dance welcoming the spirits of the dead La danse des morts, an oratorio by Arthur Honegger Totentanz (disambiguation)

mind. Through engaging their intuition, they attempt to contact the spirits of the dead. This is known as opening up. In Britain especially, such mediums

afterwards lanterns are let out to see in order to guide home the spirits of the dead. The Kitaibaraki Citizen's Festival is held yearly on the last Saturday

animals that were killed above them, which was thought to attract the spirits of the dead. Archaeological findings considered to be bothroi are often round

although there is no evidence to support the claim taken place with the spirits of the dead still there. Currently Madison House is used as apartments and there

as a welcoming gesture for the deceased. Some people believe the spirits of the dead eat the "spiritual essence" of the ofrendas' food, so though the

never seen Europeans before, initially believed the explorers to be spirits of the dead due to the local belief that a person's skin turned white when they

the inner left space there is Hermes Psychopompus, who lead the spirits of the dead down to the underworld. He is depicted frontally, moving to right

heaven or reincarnation. Other ethnic groups believed that the spirits of the dead still had tasks to complete in the afterlife. The Mam, before fully

never seen Europeans before, initially believed the explorers to be spirits of the dead due to the local belief that a person's skin turned white when they

Kingdom. The movement's distinguishing feature was the belief that the spirits of the dead could be contacted by mediums to lend insight to the living.[page needed]

craft are transmitted through the male line. Masks may symbolize spirits of the dead, totem animals, and other supernatural forces. During a performance

Chinese guǐ (鬼). The Chinese guǐ generally refers to the disembodied spirits of the dead and are not necessarily evil. They usually reside in the underworld

Spiritualist and wrote "I must truthfully say that I do not believe that spirits of the dead have spoken through me when I have been in the trance state". She

again, threatening to open the gates of the underworld and allow the spirits of the dead to swarm the world of the living if her demands are ignored. The

carry them away. In some tribal legends, owls are associated with spirits of the dead, and the bony circles around an owl's eyes are said to comprise the

Adaptation and art by Richard Corben. This has been reprinted in Spirits of the Dead (2014). In spring 2017, UDON Entertainment's Manga Classics line

supernatural, such as Ol' Moses, the huge creature in the river, and spirits of the dead. She gives Cory his bike, Rocket, as thanks for saving a young boy

parents' graves and puts the rubbish on nearby graves. The angry spirits of the dead come to haunt her. Simon Lui as Bud Pit Law Lan as Mrs Bud Lung Maggie

([dʒə'laŋkuŋ]), is an Indonesian folk ritual of communicating with spirits of the dead. It uses an effigy that a spirit is said to possess after being summoned

have decreased in modern times. The word "Mmanwu" in Igbo means "spirits of the dead". It is the combination of two Igbo words "mmuo" or "maa" which means

or manu fica, was made by the pater familias to ward off the evil spirits of the dead as a part of the Lemuria ritual. It is contextually interesting and

Broadcasting System. A French-Italian collaboration came out in 1968 called Spirits of the Dead or Histoires extraordinaires. The film is composed of three vignettes

baptism many of the members had disturbing visions of the wandering spirits of the dead. Following this ritual care, however, the spirits were felt to be

pets, and other loved ones who have died. In some rituals, the spirits of the dead are invited to attend the festivities. It is seen as a festival of

의원 살인사건) 7 July 1, 2012 Toxic Drama (Toxic Drama) 8 July 8, 2012 Spirits of the Dead (원귀) 9 July 15, 2012 Han Jin-woo Syndrome (한진우 신드롬) 10 July 22, 2012

Nickell, Joe (3 July 2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. ISBN 978-1616145859. Playfair, Guy Lyon (20 April

surrounding death and what belonged to it. Norse folklore includes spirits of the dead and undead creatures such as revenants and draugr. A supposed sighting

Ahom religious rituals that is performed publicly, propitiating the spirits of the dead. In the modern times, this is held annually on 31 January. The rituals

"A Message from the Stars", where the planet is inhabited by the spirits of the dead, and Homer Eon Flint in the 1918 short story "The King of Conserve

the serpent ancestor Lebe. By restoring order and transforming the spirits of the dead from being dangerous and destructive, the spirit can then be elevated

referring in the plural to "the gods below" (see di inferi) or the spirits of the dead (q.v. lemures and manes). Inferius is a neuter singular form of inferior

was well known to the Gunditjmara people; they believed that the spirits of the dead were conveyed across the sea to the island from a cave called Tarnwirring

Chujiang, who rules the court reserved for thieves and murderers. The spirits of the dead, on being judged by Yan, are supposed to either pass through a term

year and to perform certain administrative functions for the local spirits of the dead: on the 3rd day of the 3rd lunar month to let the ghost-spirits out

great harm including physical devastation, urom po-sum – hovering spirits of the dead, who may cause illness or other adverse conditions, guhmeen-sohing

Azerbaijani mythology, as a representation of evil spirits, the spirits of the dead. Irshi – A fairy-like spirit. She is generally described as a beautiful

he is in great danger and that this was a vast illusion from the spirits of the dead, who plan to kill Hoichi if he obeys them again. Concerned for Hoichi's

Doctor Who Bon Odori, a Japanese traditional dance welcoming the spirits of the dead La danse des morts, an oratorio by Arthur Honegger Dance Hall of

at the time of death, complete with the wounds that killed them. Spirits of the dead appear in literature as early as Homer's Odyssey, which features

a concert of the Seattle Chamber Music Society in February 2014. Spirits of the Dead, a "rhapsody for narrator and orchestra" based on the early poem

named The Fishermen's Rest, and is reputed to be haunted by the spirits of the dead men. The disaster is the worst in the history of the Royal National

Accompanied by Sandra's friend, Lucy, the girls dare to call on the spirits of the dead when they find their old Ouija board from when they were kids. The

01:26 Fæces of Death - 04:10 Flesh & Blood - 03:16 Trocar - 05:31 Spirits of the Dead - 03:37 Immaculate Defecation - 03:13 Fæcal Rites - 03:49 Back to

from the shrine, I have not carried away the khenfu cakes from the spirits of the dead. Hail, An-af, who comest forth from Maati, I have not snatched away

Christians in Europe envisioned a danse macabre, a hideous dance by the spirits of the dead who arose from the churchyards for a wild carnival each year. This

Azerbaijani mythology, as a representation of evil spirits, the spirits of the dead. As these stories were transmitted only by oral tradition, legend

Latter-day Saints cite Peter's statements that Jesus preached to the spirits of the dead (KJV 1 Peter 3:19; 4:6) as evidence that God in his justice provides

began to burn human effigies made of straws as it also attracted the spirits of the dead so they can interact with them. Little did they know that it may

of the life enjoyed by the dead. In Christian folk religion, the spirits of the dead are often depicted as winged angels or angel-like creatures, dwelling

respected), ngonahuk (rough), monirak (the rough) and Macuh (for the spirits of the dead). Malay in West Kalimantan consists of several subgroups, including

eventually call "Maki", who appears to communicate with deceased spirits of the dead that tell her things which no living human would know. Murakami tries

Leiko from his blood. Leiko uses her newfound powers to summon the spirits of the dead triad leaders, including White Dragon, to drag Midnight Sun into

going to Adam's (Thomas Dekker), she is haunted once again by the spirits of the dead witches and her car crashes. She is getting out of the car and starts

and thereby suffocating the dead. Due to missionary influence, spirits of the dead have come to be associated with ajokin, small creatures of the bush

priest Kriwe-Kriwajto was to be in permanent connection with the spirits of the dead ancestors. He lived in a sacred grove, the Romove, a place off limit

Leiko from his blood. Leiko uses her newfound powers to summon the spirits of the dead triad leaders, including White Dragon, to drag Midnight Sun into

of time. Venerating the ancestors is based on the belief that the spirits of the dead continue to dwell in the natural world and have the power to influence

his nganga, or cauldron. Before long, his cult decided that the spirits of the dead that resided in the nganga would be stronger (providing the cult

humans, but they are not exactly like human souls neither are they spirits of the dead.: 49  It is unclear if belief in jinn derived from nomadic or sedentary

the night sky. The Yanyuwa people have a legend that says that as spirits of the dead approach the afterlife, they are attacked by crows carrying digging

supposed to last for an entire week and was designed both to save the spirits of the dead and to improve the condition of the living. This rite probably originated

needed] Amongst the ǃKung there is a strong belief in the existence of spirits of the dead (llgauwasi) who live immortally in the sky. The llgauwasi can come

ET DRIGISA AVIAE CARISS(imae) B(ene) M(erenti) FECER(unt) "To the Spirits of the Dead. (Dedicated) to ZIA(IS) the Dacian, Daughter of TIATUS, Wife of PIEPORUS

upright some other way. Placed upright they could have symbolized the spirits of the dead, akin to "spirit dolls" used nearly world-wide, including Siberia

provides his own grimoire intended to establish contact with the spirits of the dead, and a translation of a late 19th-century text by the occultist Charles

winter habitat (Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve) symbolize the spirits of the dead as they journey from the afterlife. There is the legend of Mintzita

solo violin bits are an exception. For those who wish to watch the spirits of the dead that don’t frighten you much!". B S Srivani from Deccan Herald wrote

Andur'Blough from Bestesbulzibar's control and succeeds with help from the spirits of the dead rangers. Brother Avelyn Desbris is an Abellican monk and Pony's mentor

mysterious sorcerer residing in Dol Guldur with the ability to summon the spirits of the dead. Cumberbatch provided performance capture for the character's brief

According to the Jamisons, they have predicted the future and contacted spirits of the dead, such as Lady Diana, Natalie Wood and Michael Jackson. The Jamisons

traditionally buried in a white shroud. Ghosts are said to be the spirits of the dead who, for various reasons, are unable to rest or enter heaven, and

Mudang performing a ritual placating the angry spirits of the dead

close to killing Sadie, but Walt/Anubis save her and bring forth the spirits of the dead to pull Jacobi into the Duat. Her lieutenant, Kwai channels Apophis

"elohim" of Israel), to seraphim, and other supernatural beings, to the spirits of the dead brought up at the behest of King Saul in 1 Samuel 28:13, and even

locality Setia Kawan — the "loyal friend"—to honor and appease the spirits of the dead elephants. This action is also in line with the Chinese beliefs of

the witch's own soul. Necromancy is the practice of conjuring the spirits of the dead for divination or prophecy, although the term has also been applied

saw the sign and sent his pet white pe'a (bat), supported by the spirits of the dead, to aid her. The white bat, along with the bats of Tonga, saved Leutogi

similar to the way that spirit mediums claimed to communicate with the spirits of the dead. The letters published by Sinnett, which proposed the controversial

(now known as "Song") Dreams "Visits of the Dead" (now known as "Spirits of the Dead") "Evening Star" "Imitation" Untitled poem: "In youth have I known

Security guards have raised claims that the building is haunted by the spirits of the dead, by making noises at night and tripping security alarms. Orphanage

pp. 17, 20. Millar (2012), pp. 81–82. Carroll, Maureen (2006). Spirits of the Dead: Roman Funerary Commemoration in Western Europe. Oxford University

bell resonates down the well into the underworld, to summon the spirits of the dead. At the end of the festival, another bonshō, called an okurikane

dead. These complexes are believed by the Torajans to be abodes of spirits of the dead in the afterlife. The more common types of ancient burial were the

who runs a magazine on the paranormal, revealing the lights are spirits of the dead. They then go to a psychic, Murasame, who Ben soon claims is a hack

Jie" (Hungry Ghosts Festival), a time when it is believed that the spirits of the dead come back to visit their families. In recent years, Halloween celebrations

would be made. The Bari will make small animal sacrifices to the spirits of the dead, and that by doing so, when they die, they will move onto the next

the gates of the Sun, close to the Fields of Asphodel, where the spirits of the dead reside. Described as "the land where reality ends and everything

ritual, which the Lakota believed would reunite the living with spirits of the dead, cause the white invaders to vanish, and bring peace, prosperity

Iranian, and other pre-Islamic magic which addressed demonic forces or spirits of the dead. The main function of amulets was to ward off misfortune, "evil eye"

has been performed, any misfortune can be blamed on the remaining spirits of the dead (Davis, 68). Dogon society is composed of several different sects:

to even attack the gods as well. Besides demons, there were also spirits of the dead, (etimmu) who could also cause mischief. Amulets were occasionally

Best Score winner 1968 Histoires extraordinaires: "Toby Dammit" Spirits of the Dead: "Toby Dammit" Tales of Mystery and Imagination Federico Fellini

incantations before them when it was desired to attain certain objects. The spirits of the dead were called aniti, and were supposed to dwell in the forests, often

mysterious sorcerer residing in Dol Guldur with the ability to summon the spirits of the dead, who is later revealed to be the Dark Lord Sauron. Evangeline Lilly

a religious movement who claimed to be able to converse with the spirits of the dead, lived in Reitzenhain from 1922 until his death in 1953. "Zahlen

hunters claim that circular artifacts appearing in photographs are spirits of the dead or other paranormal phenomena; however, such visual artifacts are

European settlers were initially called Djanga – a term referring to spirits of the dead – by the Whadjuk. This belief incorporated Europeans into the social

traditions, taking kava is believed to facilitate contact with the spirits of the dead, especially relatives and ancestors. There are no known uses of entheogens

prominent in the 1840s–1940s with a distinguishing belief that the spirits of the dead can be contacted by mediums, new technologies of the era, including

from Paln who made great spells (the Lore of Paln) to summon the spirits of the dead to counsel the Lords of Paln a thousand years before the time of

traditions, taking kava is believed to facilitate contact with the spirits of the dead, especially relatives and ancestors. There are no known uses of entheogens

Drop. Nickell, Joe (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6. Official website The Haunting

what one did. The Greeks believed in an underworld inhabited by the spirits of the dead. One of the most widespread areas of this underworld was ruled by

Subjects ... Examiner. 1890. p. 506. Carroll, Maureen (2006-10-12). Spirits of the Dead: Roman Funerary Commemoration in Western Europe. OUP Oxford. p. 130

government expense. In 1875 (Meiji 8), it was decided to enshrine the spirits of the dead since 1853 (Kaei 6) at the Tokyo Shokonsha. The shrine names were

animists who honoured the spirits of nature as well as the ancestral spirits of the dead, as they believed their souls or life force could still help the

Hecate and associated with roads, domestic spaces, purification, and spirits of the dead. Dogs were also sacrificed to the road. This can be compared to Pausanias'

(2023) Spirits of the Dead, collection including "The Malleus Bone", "Older Than Christmas", "The Palace of Force and Fire", "Spirits of the Dead", "The

criticized the temples for allegedly abusing the Japanese belief that the spirits of the dead retaliate for their mistreatment, but other scholars believe the

Chujiang, who rules the court reserved for thieves and murderers. The spirits of the dead, on being judged by Yan, are supposed to either pass through a term

the spirit world (where the dead go) and psychopomps who lead the spirits of the dead safely. Crocodiles were also believed to also exist in a sort of

communicating with others, no matter if they were human, animal, spirits of the dead, jinn sorcerers, or the divine. However, Soqotri poetry has been

America. To the Purépechas, the monarch butterfly symbolizes the spirits of the dead as they journey from the afterlife. Protected areas in Michoacán

above. A mural from a temple in northern Thailand. The unclothed spirits of the dead are brought before Yama for judgement. Phra Malaya watches from above

woods of Chiloé islands in Chile. Wanaģi/ Wanuŋchi – (Siouan) the spirits of the dead, almost always take form of shadow people. The word is also the word

accusations of occult harm towards breaches of ritual purity, the spirits of the dead, sorcerers from other villages, and those who had left the village

12–14. Nickell, Joe (2012). The Science of Ghosts: searching for spirits of the dead. Prometheus Books. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6. Dossor, Howard. Colin

city. The Ghost Gate was left unenchanted in order to allow the spirits of the dead to pass. To prevent evil spirits entering, it was situated in the

came the Latin Manes, which are both "the good" and the deified spirits of the dead. Metus The Gorgon Medusa. The head appears on the Aegis of Menrva

that Jesus appeared to other peoples after his death, including spirits of the dead in the spirit world,: 211  and Indigenous Americans. The church also

meaning is used at least once as a pun. Fireflies are associated with spirits of the dead in Japanese mythology, referring to her status as the Soldier of

choice but to use the power of the Dark Chalice to summon forth the spirits of the dead soldiers of Hanhai to defend their homeland. Yeyue succeeds in her

creating a drug rehab foundation. Pym is arrested and Dupin retires. Verna leaves a token on each Usher grave while reciting Poe's "Spirits of the Dead".

that was still evolving at the time – nor were they taken to be spirits of the dead, a concept which contemporary English Protestant writers (not least

believe that God has a plan of salvation. Before the resurrection, the spirits of the dead are believed to exist in a place known as the spirit world, which

Gweagal men came down to the boat to fend off what they thought to be spirits of the dead. They shouted "Warra warra wai," meaning "You are all dead," and

state. The Old Testament speaks of a place called sheol where the spirits of the dead reside. In the New Testament, hades, the classical Greek realm of

Wepwawet as one who opened the ways to, and through, Duat, for the spirits of the dead. However, not all who died were presented with the opportunity to

Efik believed in the existence of a realm known as Ọnọsi where the spirits of the dead reside. Ọnọsi is said to have been located around the village of

apple branch by an Otherworld resident. Irish myth says that the spirits of the dead travel to the house of Donn (Tech Duinn), a legendary ancestor; this

up with a scheme for using her talents to pretend to summon the spirits of the dead. While this is a lucrative act, Theo dislikes how it seems to play

gunshot wound, a Los Angeles detective finds that he can see the spirits of the dead trapped in limbo until their missions on Earth are complete. John

themselves investigating spontaneous combustion and the restless spirits of the dead. 4 "The Similarity Engine" Lisa Bowerman Andy Lane Ellie, Quick,

research but becomes convinced of the reality of intercourse with the spirits of the dead and announces his conversion in a polemic carried by The Spectator

2011 978-1-4215-2952-3 5 The Person Who Was Not Able To Become Spirits of the Dead Seirei ni narenakattamono (精霊になれなかった者) October 3, 2008 978-4-08-874584-8

him. She encounters a hummingbird, who are known to accompany the spirits of the dead to the other side. Puck later wanders off and ends up lost. The book

and seem to have taken over a significant role in relation to the spirits of the dead." To step into this realm required entering a dangerous and impure

force them to return to their portion of hell, or-else keeps the spirits of the dead from falling into the realm of the Gaki in the first place. The Segaki

told him that he should institute goma fire rituals to pacify the spirits of the dead and liberate the living from their bad karma. In 1978, Kiriyama announced

if the shadow dies or is killed the Kaluli counterpart does also. Spirits of the dead also live in the unseen world, along with spirits that never took

activities. In Toward the Light there is very clearly stated that the spirits of the dead human beings are not allowed to visit the earth, because they need

that they should do rituals to let the spirits guard the body. The spirits of the dead are routinely communicated with through the assistance of spirit-mediums

stamina, reflexes, durability, and longevity Mediumship with the spirits of the dead Regenerative healing factor Mystical teleportation Skilled armed

realms of the dead. However, instead of being punished like the other spirits of the dead, Guanyin played music, and flowers blossomed around her. This completely

force them to return to their portion of hell, or-else keeps the spirits of the dead from falling into the realm of the Gaki in the first place. The Segaki

to fulfill various functions including providing guidance for the spirits of the dead, bringing good fortune, increasing life span, etc. Other flags and

and Other Poems "The Lake" July 1827 Tamerlane and Other Poems "Spirits of the Dead" July 1827 Tamerlane and Other Poems "Evening Star" July 1827 Tamerlane

alternative visions of Comala, one living and one populated with the spirits of the dead. The novel is set in the fictional town of Comala and its surroundings

associated with the watery underworld, as it was thought that the spirits of the dead entered the animal's head, to be ultimately transported to the water

illnesses. An important way for living people to show respect for the spirits of the dead is to provide food for the spirits. If this food is not provided

distinguished, usually as follows: Gui (鬼) more properly refers to the spirits of the dead , although it can also refer to specters and daemons such as the

also originated in Cuba; this religion solicits African spirits and spirits of the dead to aid the living. Botánicas are commonly also embedded in Espiritismo

ISBN 0-690-00476-1. Nickell, Joe (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books, pp. 301–302. ISBN 978-1-61614-585-9.

Cartel follows Si-hun Cha, a young Korean boy who is able to see the spirits of the dead. He is taken care of by his older sister, Su-In Cha, and comes from

meaning "come and see" in the Ewage language, in reference to the spirits of the dead allegedly bringing "large quantities of goods" to their relatives

carved inside the hollow of the horn. Toba people believed that the spirits of the dead were able to influence the fate of the living. To gain favor from

ISBN 0-87975-407-9 Nickell, Joe. (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. pp. 333-341. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6 Houran, James

Early Neolithic ancestor cult revolving around veneration of the spirits of the dead. Given that other rites may have taken place around these long barrows

about the passing of a person in their community it also enables spirits of the dead to communicate with those alive. Maier therefore informs people about

used as skirts for dancers and are used in rituals dedicated to the spirits of the dead. They are also planted around ceremonial buildings used for initiation

My Monster Mansion (Intro) The Phantom of the Opera Poltergeist Spirits of the Dead The Crooked Man Madhouse Vampire Hunter Necromancy Monster Squad

and has come to pass." Afterlife At death it is believed that the spirits of the dead would set off on a journey to Bulu, which is the home of the dead

exist after death. This belief often includes the idea that the spirits of the dead can return to the living world, either to seek revenge, offer guidance

Neolithic people adhered to an ancestor cult that venerated the spirits of the dead, believing that they could intercede with the forces of nature for

Spiritual Studies (1983–1998). He claimed to have regular contact with spirits of the dead (mediumship) and believed in the possibility of reincarnation. He

redeem those still in darkness—a spirit prison or "hell" where the spirits of the dead remain until judgment. It is divided into two parts: Spirit Prison

water in and out of caverns, which he connected with the legend that spirits of the dead cannot move on at certain phases of the Moon. The Venerable Bede

Transformation (斬龍変身, ZanRyū Henshin). When Beyond Dark revived spirits of the dead, Koichi gave his mother a heath flower he brought from Kaori, and

otherwise placed upright. Placed upright, they could have symbolized the spirits of the dead, akin to "spirit dolls" used nearly worldwide, including in Siberia

Diana was often conflated with Hecate, a goddess associated with the spirits of the dead and with witchcraft. These associations, and the fact that both figures

(D.M.S.) Sacred to the ghost-gods Refers to the Manes, i.e. Roman spirits of the dead. Loosely, "to the memory of". A conventional pagan inscription preceding

synthesizer with pre-programmed sound textures). Invoke and supplicate the spirits of the dead in tones (until in a trance). Pray using tones (sometimes intelligibly);

Fires｜五山送り火 (Discover Kyoto) Hakone Gora Summer Festival Daimonji-yaki (Kanagawa Prefecture) Okuribi (Ceremonial Bonfire to Send out Spirits of the Dead) (送り火)

Night and Yule, trolls and evil spirits, in some accounts also the spirits of the dead, were thought to be active outside. It was believed to be particularly

fraction of these imports is intended for sacrifices to the gods or the spirits of the dead? — Pliny, Historia Naturae 12.41.84. Gold coin of Claudius (50–51

Mudang Oh Su-bok, mistress of the dodang-gut of Gyeonggi, holding a service to placate the angry spirits of the dead.

often said to be haunted by wild animals, possibly representing the spirits of the dead. The tomb to the west, a wedge-shaped gallery grave (wedge tomb)

by Tomokichi and, upon reaching the mountain, is accosted by the spirits of the dead until he arrives to a grotto where the Immortal Toad Ascetic lives

the remaining sentient races. The "unsent" are the strong-willed spirits of the dead that remain in corporeal form. In Spira, the dead who are not sent

Another prominent form of spectral evidence was the appearance of the spirits of the dead, as minister Deodat Lawson wrote: They affirm'd, That they saw the

reverence. They believe that life is continued into death, in which the spirits of the dead, mizimu, only bring misfortune upon the living. Illness, death, infertility

with you. Dirt from graveyards provides a means to connect to the spirits of the dead. To calm the spirits of ancestors, African Americans leave the last

shrine is closed and covered with white paper to keep out the impure spirits of the dead, a custom called kamidana-fūji (神棚封じ). A small table decorated with

Buddhist cemeteries and were ostensibly used for communicating with the spirits of the dead. "Main English Translation of Kenji's Works". The World of Kenji

go to visit a diviner ("omoragori") who can point out displeased spirits of the dead and prescribe solutions for placating them. A Christian Gusii man

Since ancient times, Mount Tai has been seen as a place where the spirits of the dead gather, so the god of Mount Tai was thought to be the supreme deity

2013. Nickell, Joe. (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. p. 280. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6 "Restless Dead"

movement, whose members thought it was possible to communicate with spirits of the dead. Charter Oak was an anti-slavery newspaper published by Hooker and

Tomb of Ligeia (1965) The Black Cat (1966) The Blood Demon (1967) Spirits of the Dead (Histoires extraordinaires), three segments: Metzengerstein by Roger

soul-raising incense) is magical incense which can conjure up the spirits of the dead, originally described in Bai Juyi's Poetry of Lady Li. Hōkō (彭侯,

Early Neolithic ancestor cult revolving around veneration of the spirits of the dead. Given that other rites may have taken place around these long barrows

this information to prove his personal theories about witches being spirits of the dead, citing eye-witness accounts in the countryside of fairies wearing

2013. Nickell, Joe. (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. p. 280. ISBN 978-1-61614-586-6 "Restless Dead"

this information to prove his personal theories about witches being spirits of the dead, citing eye-witness accounts in the countryside of fairies wearing

While trying to comfort him, Jodie discovers that she can channel spirits of the dead from the Infraworld; she helps the spirits speak to the living through

living in Ireland, who firmly believes that, on All Souls' Eve, the spirits of the dead return to visit those whom they loved in life. Her mother is living

pupuk is a powerful substance that can be used to reanimate the spirits of the dead. To create the pupuk, first, the datu must kidnap a male infant from

ISBN 978-0-231-13010-3 Nickell, Joe. (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. Prometheus Books. pp. 301–302. ISBN 978-1-61614-585-9 Grant, John

Pseudoscience and Nickell's book The Science of Ghosts – Searching for Spirits of the Dead "Salzberg regularly shines the light of reason on the false or dubious

mysterious sorcerer residing in Dol Guldur with the ability to summon the spirits of the dead, who is later revealed to be the Dark Lord Sauron. Bard the Bowman:

by Stefanie Pintoff.[citation needed] 2011 – The sinking and the spirits of the dead near the site of the sinking at the Hell Gate Bridge are a major

subset of Spira's sentient races are the "unsent", the strong-willed spirits of the dead that remain in corporeal form. In Spira, the dead who are not sent

gorge on top of the mountain. Mlada's shade joins a gathering of the spirits of the dead. She expresses in mime to Yaromir the wish to be reunited with him

Yusa Nishimori, a pop singer who has the ability to channel the spirits of the dead as a medium. Yusa's dead older sister Misa frequently makes use of

Scythian art. Possibly the swift animal was believed to speed the spirits of the dead on their way, which perhaps explains the curious antlered headdresses

killings in the late 19th century, and believers claim it is haunted by spirits of the dead, supposedly indicated by reported "cold spots" and the smell of cigar

speed, and vision Access to Undrjarn, the shapeshifting weapon Mediumship with the spirits of the dead Mystical teleportation Death perception Flight

percentage of these imports is intended for sacrifices to the gods or the spirits of the dead? - Pliny, Historia Naturalis 12.41.84. The trade was particularly

to the deceased as having become members of the body of ghosts or spirits of the dead. These are followed by the name of the deceased, usually with his

ethnographic evidence coming from the Yuman people, it is believed that the spirits of the dead could potentially harm the living. so, they would often layer the

mythology, in which the mansion is made of glass so as to receive the spirits of the dead, which were supposed to depart from the summit of the Tor. This was

headquarters, supplementing the enslaved Martian population with the spirits of the dead he collects from war zones on multiple planets, including Saturn

shaman friend's young disciple, a medium who is able to channel spirits of the dead. The old woman asks the girl to call her 'Grandmother'. They visit

nation came down to the boat to fend off what they thought to be spirits of the dead. They shouted 'warra warra wai' meaning 'you are all dead' and gestured

with their father or in a separate site. It is believed that the spirits of the dead linger as ghosts, which historically prompted villages to relocate

attacks Elliot with a meat cleaver, hitting him repeatedly. The spirits of the dead girls appear and Angela pleads and begs with them to help. They begin

Witnesses teach that wicked angels (demons) sometimes pretend to be spirits of the dead, and that their deception is the basis for many beliefs about ghosts

Nusa Tenggara. Early Indonesians were animists who honoured the spirits of the dead believing their souls or life force could still help the living.

help from the god of Earth, "guarding the Three" with help from spirits of the dead, and "guarding the Four" or "Five" in which one is helped by the

than the others—perhaps due to its association with the Manes, the spirits of the dead. This list includes abbreviated praenomina. For an explanation of

2011. Trachtenberg, Joshua (2004) [Originally published 1939]. "The Spirits of the Dead". Jewish Magic and Superstition. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania

three Kumano mountains, crows are considered to be Misaki deities (spirits of the dead that have been appeased; Shinshi). In Kumano Sanzan, Yatagarasu is

disease and death, including maggots and flies. He could control the spirits of the dead, including those of the great Beasts. Pestilence could transform

ISBN 9780826222701. Nickell, Joe (2012). The Science of Ghosts: Searching for Spirits of the Dead. New York: Prometheus Books. pp. 59–61. ISBN 978-1-61614-585-9. Official

Oxenham as Carrie, Jen's best friend and flatmate who can channel spirits of the dead. She works at a legal firm. Bilal Hasna as Kash, Carrie's boyfriend

female fox named Agnes. Swift and Agnes appear to be romantically interested in each other. Christopher and the spirits of the dead Gnomes wave goodbye.

spiritual purposes for many tribes. It is commonly carried to ward off spirits of the dead and was smoked or drunk as a tea to induce vivid dreams. It is also

find out that it is able to make them see and interact with the spirits of the dead. However, their curiosity gets into the scope of former U.S. Army

that during the Seventh Month, the gates of hell are open and the spirits of the dead are allowed to roam the world freely for a month. Hailing from a

benandante, she did claim that she could see and communicate with the spirits of the dead, and so Montefalco had her brought in for questioning on 1 January

the nocturnal sky, inhabited by its own sets of gods and by the spirits of the dead. For instance, Zeus cannot extend his power to the nightly sky in

For they are all naught, useless, for they are nothing, demons, spirits of the dead; they cannot help their own corpses, how then could they help those

intercessors with deities are known as pintakasi or pitulon. Vengeful spirits of the dead can manifest as apparitions or ghosts (mantiw) and cause harm to

A mudang holding a gut to placate the angry spirits of the dead.

again ten kings ruling for 350 years. There followed the rule of the Spirits of the Dead ... for 5,813 years ... Using these times, 13,900 + 1,255 + 1,817

The mask represents Diouna's new home. Masks in Africa is where spirits of the dead reside and where they continue to be part of living. In combination

Acheron is the Amazon; after a long voyage upstream Odysseus meets the spirits of the dead at the confluence of the rio Santiago and rio Marañon. Two centuries

almost always of Sakalava ancestry. It is widely believed that the spirits of the dead often inhabit crocodiles, and it is often fady among the Antankarana

The mask represents Diouna's new home. Masks in Africa is where spirits of the dead reside and where they continue to be part of living. In combination

dance around the shrine with the shaman becoming possessed with the spirits of the dead ancestors who guide the hunting party in techniques and places to

posts. The burial poles, which are intended as gifts to please the spirits of the dead, are left to decay. There is some discussion about whether the poles

almost always of Sakalava ancestry. It is widely believed that the spirits of the dead often inhabit crocodiles, and it is often fady among the Antankarana

because they offered a peaceful and protective environment for the spirits of the dead. The burial was discovered in 1963 by a team of archaeologists from

with the sea goddess Calypso. She gave him the task of guiding the spirits of the dead lost at sea to the next world. Jones was granted immortality on the

herself in. Furthermore, she inherited the ability to escort the spirits of the dead to the afterlife from her mother. As the story continues, it becomes

followed home by Piskies in the shape of flying moths, embodying the spirits of the dead. At Loch na Gaire in Sutherland, Scotland, it was the tradition to

underworld, that is, with the gods, the chtonian goddesses, and the spirits of the dead. In addition to the English sites, Eliade identifies, among others

once lived there. When the house held bells to summon servants, the spirits of the dead slaves would announce their presence by ringing these bells loudly

Slavic spirits and demons could be entities in their own right or spirits of the dead and were associated with home or nature. Forest spirits, entities

his father. Cammilo's research methods are unique: he interviews spirits of the dead for information before resorting to libraries and published sources

Blackfoot enemies. According to some First Nations traditions, the spirits of the dead women continue to haunt a small island in the lake from which their

pretend to possess the secret of obtaining communication with the spirits of the dead. Luring Shadows gives inside information on the nature and identity

Leiko uses her newfound powers to main Razor Fist and summons the spirits of the dead triad leaders to drag Midnight Sun back to their realm. Shang-Chi

Zambia. It is a ritualistic dance performed to communicate with the spirits of the dead and to seek their guidance and protection. At its core, Vimbuza is

the invocatio, from invoco, invocare, "to call upon" the gods or spirits of the dead. The efficacy of the invocatio depends on the correct naming of the

awakens as a mortal but is still able to see Celestrians and the spirits of the dead, and is on a mission to help Angel Falls discover the broken-down

except for a brief glimpse of smiling theatregoers implied to be the spirits of the dead townspeople. On the screen is footage of his wife, who has been transported

Saisiyat practice the dances of the short people to appease the spirits of the dead, else the crops of the Saisiyat would fail and wither. According

be God. Beneath Asis is Elat, who controls thunder and lightning. Spirits of the dead, oyik, were believed to intervene in the affairs of humans, and were

throws him an apple brought from home. The serandeiros represent the spirits of the dead, the spirits of nature. The heads would have protective and healing

for exalted purposes, such as communicating with divinities and spirits of the dead through funerary texts. Each hieroglyphic word represented both a

ingredients Halad - ritual offering of food and drink to honor the spirits of the dead Palínà - ritual fumigation; called tu-ob in the islands of Panay

Festival') – A festival celebrated around July 15 in order to console the spirits of the dead. In theory a Buddhist festival, but in practice an ancestor and family

2009). "Hudson Entertainment Brings Wii Owners Face to Face with Spirits of the Dead in Calling". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February

After his death, he became a guardian tasked with escorting the spirits of the dead to the Underworld. Andrew Yuen as Zaijie Jushi (在劫居士; 'the householder

figures may have been believed to protect the living by keeping the spirits of the dead from inappropriately roaming the world outside the tomb, as well

and divination. Yoruba religion is a ritual negotiation with the spirits of the Dead. The Yoruba religion stems from western Nigeria, which is where the

state. The Old Testament speaks of a place called sheol where the spirits of the dead reside. In the New Testament, hades, the classical Greek realm of

Underworld Deities who are in charge of escorting or arresting the spirits of the dead, also been highly regarded for their brotherhood spirit Gu Tao Baey

fraction of these imports is intended for sacrifices to the gods or the spirits of the dead?" Original Latin: "minimaque computatione miliens centena milia sestertium

people worship their sun god Rubi and his son VelaRubi alongside the spirits of the dead ancestors. The Yandang people are mainly farmers who grow guinea

Neolithic Britons adhered to an ancestor cult that venerated the spirits of the dead, believing that they could intercede with the forces of nature for

by using Chinese ritualistic chanting and howling, invoking the spirits of the dead. Liao and friends made a movie, the sequel of Massacre, "Requiem

mental visualizations of others and communicate and channel the spirits of the dead. Though he originally was interested in Gina, he eventually initiated

bravely, that the spirit is eternal and another life awaits the spirits of the dead. "Julius Caesar, The Gallic War, Book 6, chapter 14". penelope.uchicago

desperately against the aliens at the risk of Japan, following the honored spirits of the dead soldiers at Yasukuni Shrine." Inada questioned why the 2007 film

the site of great battle, grave-robbing witches brings back the spirits of the dead to defeat the samurai warrior! March 31, 2015 19 The Mad Mutts of

The term refers to a 17th-century theatrical horror show in which "spirits of the dead" were revealed in a darkened theater by the use of a modified magic

which many of the vessel paintings are. The vessel contains the “spirits of the dead,” Reichert writes, suggesting that it is an urn, even when it contains

spend 72 hours in the Malvern Manor and try to make contact with spirits of the dead. 2.10 (16) "Rampart Street Murder House" New Orleans, Louisiana February 17

countries. The movement's distinguishing feature is the belief that the spirits of the dead can be contacted by adepts. These spirits are believed to lie on

as "fantastic". Ghost story: A story about the intrusion of the spirits of the dead into the realm of the living. There are subgenres: The Traditional