Ghosts are stated to be the apparitions of dead people. A ghost is a spirit of a human who survives on the earth after death. Every culture in the world has folklore about ghosts. These disturbed souls are unaware of being dead and remain attached to familiar places and repeat the same acts as alive.
Ghosts are commonly depicted in a human size and shape, but there have been theories that have announced their appearance in silvery, shadowy or fog-like forms. Ghosts don’t have any physical body like humans, but only possess a subtle astral body. Ghosts make their presence felt by moving objects, throwing vivid lights etc., which have no practical explanation. People who believe in ghosts explain their existence by stating that they are souls who could not find rest after death or souls who have an unfinished business on the earth.
Many Asian countries believe in reincarnation, and say that ghosts are souls who refuse to be ‘recycled’ because of unfinished business on the earth.
Some ghosts are distinguished by a famous building, which they possess. The Tower of London is reported to be haunted by the headless ghost of Anne Boleyn, spirit of Thomas Becket, and ghosts of King Edward V of England and Richard, Duke of York. There has been tales of groups of soldiers making appearances suddenly, and also of a lady with no face. The White House is said to be haunted by the ghost of Abraham Lincoln.
Although there has been a lot of material written about ghosts, nothing has been scientifically proven and so the topic will continue to be debated for years to come.
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