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An exquisitely illustrated look at the stories of 50 ghosts from around the world, written by folklore and supernatural expert Icy Sedgwick, author of Rebel Folklore. As long as there has been a movement in the corner of your eye, a strange noise in the dark, or a chilling feeling in your stomach, there have been ghost stories. Ghostlore reveals the sinister stories behind the phantoms that have terrified history.From mischievous German poltergeists to Nigerian Madam Koi Koi, who haunts schools looking for unruly children, discover 50 misunderstood and mysterious ghosts from around the globe. Discover haunting ghost stories throughout history:Gorgeous illustrations and detailed descriptions bring these ghost stories to lifeDiverse entries from across the world, featuring new takes on well-known stories and rich descriptions of lesser-known entriesPerfect for fans of supernatural tales and readers with an interest in world mythologyGhosts have haunted mythologies across the world for millennia – from Scotland’s Green Lady to the duppies of the Caribbean, every folklore has tried to explain the mystery of where people go after they die. Ghostlore collects 50 of these chilling tales from cultures and traditions across the world, capturing these iconic ghost stories in a beautiful book that horror fans and mythology enthusiasts will not want to miss.
