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Ghost

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"The Ghost of Okiku at the Dish Mansion" by Yoshitoshi Tsukioka, 1889–1892

For other uses of this term, see: Ghost (disambiguation)

Ghosts are the earth-bound spirits of deceased entities. They are most commonly the spirits of humans, but ghosts of dogs, cats, horses, and so on have also been reported.

Ghosts are often associated with hauntings, in which case they are associated with repeated appearances at a given location. However, single appearances have also been reported. The accounts of these hauntings are often referred to as ghostlore.

1 Spirit Photography
2 Related Terms
3 See Also
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Spirit Photography

From the early days of photography, and continuing into the present, people have taken "spirit photographs," which purport to show ghosts.

Related Terms

Haunting, a recurring presence of a ghost, demon, or similar supernatural being at a specific place
Spirits are only ghosts when they are disconnected from a body
Poltergeist (German for "noisy ghosts") are considered a separate category by parapsychologists, and generally do not involve the appearance of entities
Apparition is a more general term, and could include the projection of a living person
Ghost ships are spectral vehicles, but it is not generally thought they represent a "spirit" of the ship. Ghost trains and cars have also been seen