Textiles and Dress

Ghosts in English-speaking cultures

There is widespread belief in ghosts in English-speaking cultures, where ghosts are manifestations of the spirits of the dead. The beliefs may date back to animism or ancestor worship before Christianization. The concept is a perennial theme in the literature and arts of English-speaking countries.

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• ▸Carpet
• ▸Bascinet
• ▸Ghoonghat

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