A typically benevolent celestial being that acts as an intermediary between heaven and earth, especially in Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Zoroastrianism.
A representation of such a being, especially in Christianity, conventionally in the image of a human figure with a halo and wings.
A guardian spirit or guiding influence.
Apparition n.
A ghostly figure; a specter.
Banshee n.
A female spirit in Gaelic folklore believed to presage, by wailing, a death in a family
Demon n.
An evil supernatural being; a devil.
EMF- Electro Magnetic Field. EMF detectors are used in paranormal investigations to detect high levels of magnetic fields that are associated with ghost or spirits.
Exorcism - is the practice of evicting demons or other evil spiritual entities from a person
EVP-stands for Electronic Voice Phenomenon. The use of Digital or Standard tape recorders for capturing disembodied voices.
Frank's Box Device invented by Frank Sumption. It is a radio that scans non stop all Am/ Fm wave bands. The theory is, by using the white noise, and occasionally human voices that come across, spirits can communicate by manipulating both items. Use this item at a haunted location, ask a few questions and wait for the answer in real time from the spirit world. It has been called the telephone to the dead, and ghost box.
Ghost
n.
The spirit of a dead person, especially one believed to appear in bodily likeness to a living
person.
The center of spiritual life; the soul.
A demon or spirit.
A returning or haunting memory or image.
ghost- a spectre that is seen in the same area of a house, building, etc and over a long period of time such as years or decades.
Guardian Angel
n. An angel believed to have a special affection for a particular individual and protects them from harm.
Haunt
v., haunt·ed, haunt·ing, haunts. v.tr.
To inhabit, visit, or appear to in the form of a ghost or other supernatural being.
Legend Trippers Legend Trippers are adolescents that investigate local urban legends to see if they are real or not. This is usually done in groups of 3 or so. These may be inspiring ghost hunters of the future.
Messengers
Most common spirit. Usually appear shortly after their death and show themselves to the person(s) close to them. They bring a message for the ones left behind, trying to help comfort them and not grieve for their loss. Appear one time.
Orb n. A sphere or spherical object. Usually caught on film and are believed to be balls of energy as a spirit tries to manifest itself.
Parapsychology:
Study of mental phenomena not explainable by accepted principles of science. The organized, scientific investigations of paranormal phenomena began with the foundation (1882) of the Society for Psychical Research in London. Such early efforts attempted to dissociate psychical phenomena from spiritualism and superstition, and particularly to investigate mediums.
Paranormal:
adj. Beyond the range of normal experience or scientific explanation: such paranormal phenomena as telepathy; a medium's paranormal powers.
Poltergeist n.
A ghost that manifests itself by noises, rappings, and the creation of disorder.
Shadow people:
Shadow people are said to be shadow like figures of supernatural origin that appear as dark forms in the peripheries of people's vision and disintegrate, or move between walls, when noticed.
Spirit
n.
The vital principle or animating force within living beings.
The soul, considered as departing from the body of a person at death.
Spirit The Holy Spirit.
A supernatural being, as:
An angel or a demon.
A being inhabiting or embodying a particular place, object, or natural phenomenon.
A fairy or sprite.
spirit- Is not the same as a ghost, they react to your presence, respond to you and can communicate with you verbally, though most of this maybe done thru the use of EVP's.
Spirit guide
An entity that remains a disincarnate spirit in order to act as a spiritual counselor or protector to a living incarnated human being.
Spirit Writing - is the practice of writing while channeling messages from the spirit realm.
Succubus
n. A female demon that is believed to have intercourse with men while they sleep and drain them of their life force, thus giving her energy.