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Definitions about Ghosts

 


Anomaly: Something that is different, abnormal, peculiar or not easily classified within a scientific aspect.

APPARITION: Manifestation of a spirit visible to the eye.

Ectoplasm: It is said to be the energy of a spirit that is present in a medium's body before any manifestation occurs. It is usually a milky white color.

EVP: The occurrence of Phantom voices on tape. Also called Electronic Voice Phenomenon

Ghost :the soul of a dead person believed to be an inhabitant of the unseen world or to appear to the living in bodily likeness. :the soul of a dead person believed to be an inhabitant of the unseen world or to appear to the living in bodily likeness. :the soul of a dead person believed to be an inhabitant of the unseen world or to appear to the living in bodily likeness.

Haunting- A materialization/appearance of an often unexplained happening, which is repeated often and over a long period of time. A haunting is usually connected to a certain place or residence.

Orb: any of the concentric spheres in old astronomy surrounding the earth and carrying the celestial bodies in their revolutions. They are usually a white or yellow color and can show up in pictures but are not seen by the naked eye.

PLASMA: Plasma is defined by bluish-white light caused by the ionization of the surrounding area.  The ionization process releases photons from the bond of atoms causing a visible glow, and when these contact our retinas, the brain interprets the interaction as light (henceforth we have sight). Plasma may be created when an invisible electromagnetic force or high energy field moves invisibly through an air mass.

POLTERGEIST: A haunting that involves noisy ghosts and no visible manifestations. May involve moving objects