The Gale Encyclopedia of the Unusual and Unexplained, Tom 3Thomson/Gale, 2003 - 357 Responding to the surging interest among students for information on topics relating to magic, witchcraft, the supernatural and other mysterious phenomena, Gale presents this in-depth, comprehensive 3-vol. set. Information is arranged in an objective manner, presenting varying viewpoints when appropriate, and is written at a level that younger students and researchers can understand. Chapters offer a thorough look at the history of each topic and cover the people and practices, as well as popular literature, television programs and movies, related to the subject. Other features include: Approximately 300 photos and illustrations "Making the Connection," a detailed glossary "Delving Deeper," a helpful further readings section Cumulative index Sidebars highlighting unusual facts, features, and people, as well as related books, films, Web sites, and other sources of relevant information |
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CHAPTER | 1 |
Autoscopy | 11 |
HOW THe Major Religions View | 25 |
Poltergeists | 65 |
Spirits of the Dead | 78 |
Dragons | 86 |
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WEE FOLK AND THEIR FRIENDS | 99 |
Urban Legends and Beliefs | 228 |
Proctor Gamble Is | 235 |
INDIVIDUAL Human EXPERIENCE | 315 |
APELIKE Monsters | 316 |
Automatic Writing | 318 |
Deathbed Visions | 324 |
DOWSING | 325 |
Skunk | 327 |
Spooklights | 109 |
Pierre de Lancre | 113 |
General Wayne | 115 |
Myrtles Plantation | 122 |
GHOSTS IN THE MOVIES | 130 |
Buddhism | 149 |
CHAPTER II | 178 |
CHAPTER 7 | 187 |
The Evil | 193 |
Christianity | 199 |
Hinduism | 215 |
ANCIENT EGYPT | 225 |
THE HOLY VEHM | 329 |
Hermetic Mysteries | 331 |
Yeti | 335 |
Cauldron | 339 |
Chupacabra | 342 |
AND REINCARNATION | 345 |
Werewolf | 348 |
Anthroposophy | 351 |
Love Knots | 353 |
Valentine Andreae | 356 |
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