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The Evolution of Ghosts

Ghosts have a history. Despite seeming like a timeless aspect of religion, metaphysics and culture, ghosts have evolved through time. From polemics with 'pagan' Romans, encounters with Germanic mythology and combat with Enlightenment Rationalism, Ghosts have greatly transformed through time. Let's explore the evolution of the western Ghost. Recommended Readings: Medieval Ghost Stories: An Anthology of Miracles, Marvels and Prodigies - https://amzn.to/437On0c Ghosts in the Middle Ages: The Living and the Dead in Medieval Society - https://amzn.to/3IX7pQ3 Afterlives: The Return of the Dead in the Middle Ages - https://amzn.to/4344vjh