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Stevenson, Ian. ” Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research 76 (1982): 341–356. Tyrrell, G. N. M. Apparitions. London: Society for Psychical Research, 1973. First published 1943; revised 1953. West, D. J. ” Proceedings of the Society for Psychical Research 57 (1990):163–207. apport Object that appears in the presence of a MEDIUM or spiritual adept, as though it has been formed from thin air or has passed through solid matter. This paranormal transportation is also known as teleportation.
They make appearances to counsel their family members, help solve crimes, and reproach wrongful executors. (See CHAFFIN WILL CASE; GREENBRIER GHOST). From the 19th century on, apparitions have played a role in SPIRITUALISM, which believes in SURVIVAL AFTER DEATH and contact with the dead through MEDIUMSHIP. In folklore, apparitions are the spirits of the dead, who, through sin or tragedy, are condemned to haunt the realm of the living. Certain motifs exist in the folklore of diverse cultures, such as the ghostly ship (the FLYING DUTCHMAN is perhaps the most famous example), the ghostly hunter, and the PHANTOM TRAVELER or PHANTOM HITCHHIKER.
Uvani gave this explanation for the haunting: ghosts manifest when an atmosphere of unhappiness enables a spirit to draw energy and revive its own sufferings. ” Uvani said. ” The control went on to say that in the early 15th century, a jail had existed near the house, where many unhappy souls 28 asport had lost their lives and lingered about. ” (See the apparitions theories of G. N. M. ) Uvani announced that he would permit the ghost to possess Garrett. Her features changed; the Keels said her face looked like that of the ghost.
