A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural
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Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of o...
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Discover the spine-chilling history of ghosts and the supernatural across the world in this illustrated guide. A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural charts the extraordinary narrative of one of the most fascinating and controversial subjects in the world, covering everything from Neolithic ancestor worship and ancient necromancy to modern-day ghost-hunting and creepypasta tales, and from the Japanese onryo to the La Llorona of Latin America. This spellbinding volume is the perfect introduction to the subject. It details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature. In this blood-curdling book, you will find:Infamous accounts of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encountersProfiles of other unearthly and undead beings such as werewolves and vampiresDetails of scientific attempts to explain the spirit phenomenonA serious but reader-friendly overview exploring the supernatural worldwide and through the centuries, A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure – whether you are a believer or a sceptic. 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. This spellbinding volume is the perfect introduction to the subject. It details the numerous ways in which spirits and the spirit world have been depicted in myth and religion, folklore, art, and literature. In this blood-curdling book, you will find:Infamous accounts of haunted houses and ghost ships, séances and mediumship, poltergeists, possessions, and demonic encountersProfiles of other unearthly and undead beings such as werewolves and vampiresDetails of scientific attempts to explain the spirit phenomenonA serious but reader-friendly overview exploring the supernatural worldwide and through the centuries, A History of Ghosts, Spirits and the Supernatural will shock and delight you in equal measure – whether you are a believer or a sceptic.
Detaljer
Forlag
DK
ISBN
9780241634318
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
320
Udgivelsesdato
01-08-2024
Format
Hardback
Varenr.
3191385
EAN nr.
9780241634318
Varegruppe
Fiction paperback
Højde/Dybde (mm)
310
Bredde (mm)
487
Længde (mm)
28
Vægt (g)
1412