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GESP - Abbreviation for General Extrasensory Perception, a term that encompasses both
telepathy and clairvoyance.
Ghoul - A ghoul is a type of ghost that haunts graveyards and the crossroads and eats human
flesh.
Ghost - The generic term used for a number of different paranormal or supernatural entities.
Ghost Hunter - A person who uses standards set by researchers to search for haunted areas,
in probable locations such as cemeteries, abandoned buildings, old churches, battlefields, old
schools, etc.
Ghost Lights - Strange balls of light that appear in specific locations, often for an extended
period of time, but which have no explanation. They are thought to be of natural origin, and not
actual ghosts. However, they still remain a mystery to science, even to this day.
Ghost Researcher - Someone who is part folklorist, part historian, and part detective when
examining ghosts and hauntings. Not as interested in collecting physical evidence or proof,
someone who is simply collecting reports and stories dealing with ghosts and hauntings. The
only difference between a "researcher" and an "enthusiast" is the level of study and time
expended in pursuit of information.
Haint - A southern mountain term used to describe various types of ghosts that haunt the areas.
Much folklore surrounds stories of "Haints" in the Appalachia. Most "Haints" are thought to be
menacing spirits, much like the "boogers" that haunt mountain hollows.
Haunting - A repeated manifestation of supernatural phenomena occurring over a period of
time in a specific location. It may include apparitions, sounds, smells, cold spots, moving or
disappearing objects, etc.
Hex - A magic spell among German people that is meant to stop someone from attaining
something you'd rather they not attain. A hex might be used to protect your livestock and your
family from the Evil Eye or some other evil intentions. Hexes also protect you from starvation
and poverty. The best person to cast a hex was a Hexenmeister or witch.
Holzer, Dr. Hans - Famed ghost hunter, parapsychologist, and author of many books related to
the supernatural.
Hygrometer -Also known as a Relative Humidity Gauge, it is a device used with a thermometer
to record indoor and outdoor humidity levels.
Incubus - A spirit entity that many believe to be a demon or ghost that has sex with human
women while they are sleeping or unable to move, speak, or cry out.
Intelligent Haunting - When spirits seem to live in a specific area, and act with free will, as well
as show intelligence (i.e., not residual). Spirits don't necessarily haunt the place they die at, but
could haunt the most comfortable place for them to stay (i.e., their old home). The spirit will
interact with witnesses at a location and attempt to make its presence known.
Kinetic Energy - The energy that spirits use to move objects, throw things, etc.
Levitation - The paranormal elevating of a person or object in apparent defiance of gravity.
Lore - Collective beliefs and legendry relating to a subject, as in "vampire lore".
Lucid Dreaming - The ability to have control and consciousness in the dream state.
Lucidity - A faculty by which paranormal knowledge may be obtained. It is a collective term for
the phenomena of clairvoyance, clairaudience, psychometry, and premonitions.
Malevolent - A spirit that wishes to hurt a human or that has ill intent.
Malicious - A spirit that is evil or spiteful, usually non-human. These spirits will destroy things
of personal or financial value for the sake of hurting others.
Manifestation - The appearance of an entity when it takes form. It can also mean the outbreak
of activity.
Materialization - The sudden appearance or physical formation of a spirit in full view of
witnesses.
Medium - A psychic through whom spirits can communicate. There are two types of mediums:
light and deep trance.
Metaphysics - Derived from the Latin word meta which means beyond. Literally means that
which is beyond the laws of physics.
Movement (Paranormal) - Movement where some contact is applied but not enough to explain
the motion or movement without perceptible contact (telekinesis).
MUFON - The Mutual UFO Network
telepathy and clairvoyance.
Ghoul - A ghoul is a type of ghost that haunts graveyards and the crossroads and eats human
flesh.
Ghost - The generic term used for a number of different paranormal or supernatural entities.
Ghost Hunter - A person who uses standards set by researchers to search for haunted areas,
in probable locations such as cemeteries, abandoned buildings, old churches, battlefields, old
schools, etc.
Ghost Lights - Strange balls of light that appear in specific locations, often for an extended
period of time, but which have no explanation. They are thought to be of natural origin, and not
actual ghosts. However, they still remain a mystery to science, even to this day.
Ghost Researcher - Someone who is part folklorist, part historian, and part detective when
examining ghosts and hauntings. Not as interested in collecting physical evidence or proof,
someone who is simply collecting reports and stories dealing with ghosts and hauntings. The
only difference between a "researcher" and an "enthusiast" is the level of study and time
expended in pursuit of information.
Haint - A southern mountain term used to describe various types of ghosts that haunt the areas.
Much folklore surrounds stories of "Haints" in the Appalachia. Most "Haints" are thought to be
menacing spirits, much like the "boogers" that haunt mountain hollows.
Haunting - A repeated manifestation of supernatural phenomena occurring over a period of
time in a specific location. It may include apparitions, sounds, smells, cold spots, moving or
disappearing objects, etc.
Hex - A magic spell among German people that is meant to stop someone from attaining
something you'd rather they not attain. A hex might be used to protect your livestock and your
family from the Evil Eye or some other evil intentions. Hexes also protect you from starvation
and poverty. The best person to cast a hex was a Hexenmeister or witch.
Holzer, Dr. Hans - Famed ghost hunter, parapsychologist, and author of many books related to
the supernatural.
Hygrometer -Also known as a Relative Humidity Gauge, it is a device used with a thermometer
to record indoor and outdoor humidity levels.
Incubus - A spirit entity that many believe to be a demon or ghost that has sex with human
women while they are sleeping or unable to move, speak, or cry out.
Intelligent Haunting - When spirits seem to live in a specific area, and act with free will, as well
as show intelligence (i.e., not residual). Spirits don't necessarily haunt the place they die at, but
could haunt the most comfortable place for them to stay (i.e., their old home). The spirit will
interact with witnesses at a location and attempt to make its presence known.
Kinetic Energy - The energy that spirits use to move objects, throw things, etc.
Levitation - The paranormal elevating of a person or object in apparent defiance of gravity.
Lore - Collective beliefs and legendry relating to a subject, as in "vampire lore".
Lucid Dreaming - The ability to have control and consciousness in the dream state.
Lucidity - A faculty by which paranormal knowledge may be obtained. It is a collective term for
the phenomena of clairvoyance, clairaudience, psychometry, and premonitions.
Malevolent - A spirit that wishes to hurt a human or that has ill intent.
Malicious - A spirit that is evil or spiteful, usually non-human. These spirits will destroy things
of personal or financial value for the sake of hurting others.
Manifestation - The appearance of an entity when it takes form. It can also mean the outbreak
of activity.
Materialization - The sudden appearance or physical formation of a spirit in full view of
witnesses.
Medium - A psychic through whom spirits can communicate. There are two types of mediums:
light and deep trance.
Metaphysics - Derived from the Latin word meta which means beyond. Literally means that
which is beyond the laws of physics.
Movement (Paranormal) - Movement where some contact is applied but not enough to explain
the motion or movement without perceptible contact (telekinesis).
MUFON - The Mutual UFO Network