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What is a ghost?
In traditional belief and fiction, a ghost is the soul or spirit of a dead person or animal that can appear, in visible form or other manifestation, to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to realistic, lifelike visions. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy.
Haunted places
Airfields around the country are said to have paranormal activity arising from the spirits of airmen who died in World War II. Bochym Manor is residence to two ghosts, the short pink lady, and an unnamed ghost who stands at one of the bedroom windows. 50 Berkeley Square is reputed to be the most haunted house in London. The Black Lady of Bradley Woods is supposedly seen near Bradley, Lincolnshire. Dartmouth, Devon, ancient maritime town has many modern and traditional ghost stories including (in its hinterland) some recently discovered spirits from the Bronze Age
Urban Legends
An urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true. As with all folklore and mythology, the designation suggests nothing about the story's veracity, but merely that it is in circulation, exhibits variation over time, and carries some significance that motivates the community in preserving and propagating it.
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Profesor coordonator: Haralambie Monica
Autor : Croitoru Victoras-Alexandru Clasa a 12a - C Colegiul National Mihai Eminescu Buzau