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The Secret History Of Poltergeists And Haunted Houses: From Pagan Folklore To Modern Manifestations,New
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What poltergeist accounts through the ages reveal about our own worldviews Provides a wide array of case studies from ancient Greece and Rome to medieval Europe to the modern world Explores the relationship between poltergeists and troubled adolescence Looks beneath the Christian adulteration of pagan practices to reveal the hidden ancestral beliefs tied to poltergeists and haunted housesStories of poltergeists and their mischievous and sometimes violent actionsknocking, stone or chair throwing, moving objects with invisible hands, and slamming or opening doorsare a constant through the ages. What changes is how we interpret this activity. For our pagan ancestors this phenomenon was caused by helper spirits whose manifestations revealed their unhappiness with a household. The medieval Christian church demonized these once helpful spirits and held exorcisms to expel them from the houses they hauntedwhich proved effective less than half the time. The Age of Enlightenment cast these incidents as clever hoaxes, and many still believe this today. But poltergeist manifestations continue to appear and often defy attempts to debunk them as pranks. What then is behind this phenomenon?Exploring accounts of poltergeists from ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and the modern world, Claude Lecouteux finds that while our interpretations of poltergeists may change, the manifestations always follow a similar course and evolution. He shows how modern scientific studies of poltergeist manifestations have found a strong tie between these visitations and the presence of a troubled adolescent in the house. Looking beneath the Christian adulteration of pagan practices to reveal the hidden ancestral beliefs tied to poltergeists and haunted houses, the author shows how these unhappy spirits serve as confirmation of the supernatural beings that share the earth with us and of our relationship with the natural and unseen world, a relationship we must take care to keep in balance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Secret History of Poltergeists and Haunted Houses'? A: The book explores poltergeist accounts throughout history, examining their implications on our worldviews and the relationship between poltergeists and troubled adolescents.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Secret History of Poltergeists and Haunted Houses' is Claude Lecouteux.
- Q: What type of cases does the book include? A: The book provides a wide array of case studies from ancient Greece and Rome, medieval Europe, and modern times.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The book was published on April 26, 2012.
- Q: What is the format of this book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What are the key themes explored in the book? A: Key themes include the evolution of poltergeist interpretations, the connection between poltergeists and adolescent issues, and ancestral beliefs linked to haunting phenomena.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in the study of paranormal phenomena? A: Yes, the book is accessible for beginners, providing a comprehensive overview of poltergeist phenomena and their historical contexts.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Where is the book dispatched from? A: Orders for the book are dispatched from a UK warehouse the next working day.