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What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs

  • Belief in the spirit world is an important part of many faiths and religions.
  • Communities have historically understood supernatural beings through their religious and spiritual traditions.
  • Stories about ghosts and demons often reflect community anxieties during social, religious, or political upheaval.
  • Early modern people often viewed ghosts as sad and pitiable, while demons were usually portrayed as malevolent tricksters serving the Devil.
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What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs

Artists often turn to the supernatural to reflect on and speak to the anxieties brought about by social, religious and political upheaval.

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The Indiana Gazette Online broke the news in Indiana, United States on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
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