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What is another word for "ghost"?
What is another word for "ghost"?
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In folklore, a ghost is the soul or spirit of a dead person or non-human animal that is believed to be able to appear to the living. In ghostlore, descriptions of ghosts vary widely, from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes to realistic, lifelike forms. Other terms associated with it are apparition, haunt, haint, phantom, poltergeist, shade, specter, spirit, spook, wraith, demon, and ghoul.
Source: Wikipedia
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What is the term for an irrational fear or aversion to something?
What is the term for an irrational fear or aversion to something?
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A phobia is a persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity, or situation. It is a type of anxiety disorder. A person with a phobia either tries to avoid the thing that triggers the fear or endures it with great anxiety and distress. Some phobias are very specific and limited. For example, a person may fear only spiders (arachnophobia) or cats (ailurophobia). In this case, the person lives relatively free of anxiety by avoiding the thing he or she fears. Some phobias cause trouble in a wider variety of places or situations.
Source: Harvard Medical School
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What is a sepulcher?
What is a sepulcher?
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A tomb (Greek: τύμβος tumbos) is a repository for the remains of the dead. It is generally any structurally enclosed interment space or burial chamber, of varying sizes. Placing a corpse into a tomb can be called immurement, and is a method of final disposition, as an alternative to cremation or burial. The word is used in a broad sense to encompass a number of such types of places of interment or, occasionally, burial, including: Sarcophagus – a stone container for a body or coffin, often decorated and perhaps part of a monument; it may stand within a religious building or greater tomb or mausoleum. Sepulchre or sepulchre is a cavernous rock-cut space for interment, generally in the Jewish or Christian faiths (cf. Holy Sepulchre). Samadhi – in India a tomb for a deceased saint that often has a larger building over it as a shrine Other forms of archaeological "tombs", such as ship burials.
Source: Wikipedia
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What word means heartbeats which are suddenly more noticeable?
What word means heartbeats which are suddenly more noticeable?
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Heart palpitations are when the heartbeat becomes more noticeable. It may feel like the heart is racing or beating very fast or irregularly. The causes include doing exercise, lack of sleep, stress and anxiety, some medicines, alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and recreational drugs. Less often, they can be caused by a condition such as iron deficiency anemia, an overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), or a heart rhythm problem (arrhythmia).
Source: NHS
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What is the alleged meaning of the word "nosferatu" in ancient Romanian?
What is the alleged meaning of the word "nosferatu" in ancient Romanian?
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"Nosferatu" has been presented as an archaic Romanian word, synonymous with "vampire". However, it was largely popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries by Western fiction such as the gothic novel Dracula (1897), and the expressionist film Nosferatu (1922). One of the suggested etymologies of the term is that it is derived from the Romanian Nesuferit ("offensive" or "troublesome"). The etymology of the word nosferatu is undetermined. There is no doubt that it achieved currency through Bram Stoker's 1897 novel Dracula and its unauthorized first cinematic adaptation, Nosferatu (1922). Another proposed etymology of nosferatu is that the term originally came from the Greek nosophoros, meaning "disease-bearing".
Source: Wikipedia
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What is the medical term for the condition of sleepwalking?
What is the medical term for the condition of sleepwalking?
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Somnambulism, also known as sleepwalking, includes undesirable actions such as walking, that occur during abrupt but limited arousals from non-rapid eye movement (NREM) slow-wave sleep. Somnambulism has been associated with various other sleep disorders. Somnambulism is characterized by: Incomplete arousal occurring during NREM sleep, usually during the earlier third of the night; the ability or inability to recall dream content; simple or complex movements that are in congruence with a dream; diminished awareness of the environment; impaired decision-making ability, planning, and problem-solving skill.
Source: National Library of Medicine
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The Banshee is a screaming fairy from which folklore?
The Banshee is a screaming fairy from which folklore?
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A Banshee is said to be a fairy in Irish legend and her scream is believed to be an omen of death. The scream is also called ‘caoine’ which means ‘keening’ and is a warning that there will be an imminent death in the family as the Irish families blended over time, it is said that each family has its own Banshee. Historians have traced the first stories of the Banshee to the 8th century which were based on a tradition where women sang a sorrowful song to lament someone’s death. These women were known as ‘keeners’ and since they accepted alcohol as payment, they were said to be sinners and punished by being doomed to become Banshees. According to the mythology of the Banshee, if she is spotted, she will vanish into a cloud of mist and this action creates a noise similar to that of a bird flapping its wings. Legend says that Banshees don’t cause death; they only serve as a warning of it.
Source: Celtic Wedding Rings
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With which of these fears are humans born?
With which of these fears are humans born?
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We have two innate fears that are universal and common to all humans regardless of the society or culture into which they were born and raised. They are the fear of loud noises and the fear of falling. And yet, every other fear we have is based on our own reaction to an experience in our lives and how we’re still being held back by that fear.
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What was the Bloody Mary spirit supposed to reveal to young women?
What was the Bloody Mary spirit supposed to reveal to young women?
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Bloody Mary is a legend of a ghost, phantom, or spirit conjured to reveal the future. She is said to appear in a mirror when her name is chanted repeatedly. Historically, the divination ritual encouraged young women to walk up a flight of stairs backward holding a candle and a hand mirror, in a darkened house. As they gazed into the mirror, they were supposed to be able to catch a view of their future husband's face. There was, however, a chance that they would see a skull (or the face of the Grim Reaper) instead, indicating that they were going to die before they would have the chance to marry.
Source: Wikipedia
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"Old Nick" is another name for which supernatural being?
"Old Nick" is another name for which supernatural being?
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In Christianity, the Devil is the personification of evil, who rebelled against God in an attempt to become equal to God himself. He is depicted as a fallen angel, who was expelled from Heaven at the beginning of time, before God created the material world, and is in constant opposition to God. The devil is identified with several figures in the Bible including the serpent in the Garden of Eden, Lucifer, Satan, the tempter of the Gospels, Leviathan, and the dragon in the Book of Revelation. Old Nick is a nickname for the devil in the Christian tradition.
Source: Wikipedia
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Logophobia is fear of what?
Logophobia is fear of what?
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Logophobia is a profound, persistent, and abnormal fear of words. Logophobia is a state of the body, more precisely, of the brain. The first logophobia symptom is usually intense anxiety, as in other phobias. In this state, the sufferer experiences panic attacks, sweating, trembling, and they may even be unable to speak in public. This phenomenon happens when a person with logophobia hears or speaks misspelled, mispronounced, or misused words.
Source: Unacademy
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What did the term Jack O'Lantern originally refer to?
What did the term Jack O'Lantern originally refer to?
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The term jack-o'-lantern has been used in American English to describe a lantern made from a hollowed-out pumpkin since the 19th century, but the term originated in 17th-century Britain, where it was used to refer to a man with a lantern or to a night watchman. At that time, the British often called men whose names they didn't know by a common name like Jack. Thus, an unknown man carrying a lantern was sometimes called "Jack with the Lantern" or "Jack of the Lantern."
Source: Merriam Webster
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What is the term for the fear of witches?
What is the term for the fear of witches?
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The term Wiccaphobia stands for the fear of witches or fear of witchcraft and is derived from the combination of the Old English word wicca meaning male witch (wicce is female witch) and the Greek word phobos which means deep aversion or fear. Wiccaphobia is a relatively common phobia that has a great deal of historical significance.
Source: Fearof.net
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What is Indiana Jones famously afraid of?
What is Indiana Jones famously afraid of?
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Indiana Jones's fear of snakes is one of his most iconic character traits. The franchise has shown this in some truly memorable scenes. There's no doubt that Indiana Jones is as fearless as they come, except when it comes to one small thing. Jones's fear of snakes is one of the most interesting things about him and is a great example of depth in a character. Even since learning of Indiana Jones's fear of snakes in 1981's Raiders of the Lost Ark, audiences have come to expect new snake encounters in each new installment.
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Nyctophobia is the fear of what?
Nyctophobia is the fear of what?
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Nyctophobia is an extreme fear of the dark. The name comes from the Greek word for night. Children and adults with nyctophobia may fear being alone in the dark. They may have anxiety in dark places, and they may have trouble sleeping in a darkened room. Providers sometimes call fear of the dark scotophobia (fear of darkness) or lygophobia. Untreated, people with severe nyctophobia may avoid any situation where there isn’t enough light. They may stay indoors after the sun goes down and avoid social situations that require being out after dark.
Source: Cleveland Clinic
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According to folklore, a poltergeist is a type of what?
According to folklore, a poltergeist is a type of what?
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Perhaps one of the most popular terms most of us have heard when it comes to ghosts, the word poltergeist actually means “noisy ghost” because it is said to have the ability to move or knock things over, make noise, and manipulate the physical environment. While many of us have heard the term before, a poltergeist is actually one of the rarest forms of hauntings and to many, the most terrifying. Loud knocking sounds, lights turning on and off, doors slamming, and even fires breaking out mysteriously have all been attributed to this type of spiritual disturbance. Another frightening aspect of the poltergeist is that the event usually starts slowly and mildly, then intensifies. And while many times poltergeist activity is harmless and ends quickly, they have been known actually to become dangerous.
Source: Ghosts and Gravestones
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What are you afraid of if you suffer from triskaidekaphobia?
What are you afraid of if you suffer from triskaidekaphobia?
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Triskaidekaphobia is fear or avoidance of the number 13. Many ships, including cruise liners, have omitted having a 13th deck due to triskaidekaphobia. Instead, the decks are numbered up to 12 and skip straight to number 14. Hotels, buildings, and elevator manufacturers have also avoided using the number 13 for rooms and floors based on triskaidekaphobia.
Source: Wikipedia
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Baba Yaga is a supernatural figure that belongs to which folklore?
Baba Yaga is a supernatural figure that belongs to which folklore?
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Baba Yaga is a witch or ogress from Slavic folklore who lives in a magical hut in the forest and either helps, imprisons, or eats people. She is among the most famous figures from Slavic folklore as guardian of the fountains of the waters of life and is sometimes seen as embodying female empowerment and independence. Her name is often understood to mean "Grandmother Witch", though this is challenged and there is no universal agreement on the meaning of Yaga. She is first mentioned in a book on Russian grammar in 1755 but is thought to have existed in the oral tradition of Slavic folktales much earlier.
Source: World History
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Which of these phobias is not related to animals?
Which of these phobias is not related to animals?
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Coulrophobia, more simply known as a fear of clowns, is a specific phobic disorder that causes distress surrounding the presence of clowns. While many people link this phobia to children, adults can also have it, as it often goes untreated for many years. Coulrophobia usually flares up at parties, festivals, and Halloween get-togethers, as clowns are often found at these places.
Source: Web MD
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Which of these is a malevolent trickster spirit in Irish folklore?
Which of these is a malevolent trickster spirit in Irish folklore?
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Many Irish tales relate the fortune (or misfortune) of encountering a púca. The púca, or puca (from the Irish word for “ghost”) is a shapeshifting trickster spirit of Celtic folklore that usually takes the form of a domestic animal, or a human with telltale animal features, such as large ears, fur, or a tail. According to Jonny Dillon, a folklorist at University College Dublin, sometimes a púca can be decidedly more monstrous, though still pastoral: “part-bullock, part-pig, and part-mule.” In any case, the beast’s MO is to “abduct wayfarers at night, taking them on a frightening cross-country ride, and leaving them back at their point of departure at dawn.” It is also often associated with Halloween, a significant holiday in Ireland that coincides with Samhain, the autumn festival marking the end of the harvest season. The púca is said to destroy any crops not picked before November 1.
Source: Atlas Obscura
