Defined as an apparition similar to a human, ghosts are said to contain the soul of a dead person and appear at places associated with life. Some have the ability to change forms and generally appear as a swirling entity. They can also be exposed as orbs, leaving a blur or streak behind them as they move. In addition, some ghosts wore clothing, albeit usually that of the time period in which they passed away.
Ghosts of the Elizabethan Era generally represented those who had died violent deaths. Since the Elizabethan Era was a time period with terrible punishments and other gruesome habits and weapons, these violent deaths were quite common. Ghosts were only visible to certain people and could vanish and appear at will.
Ghosts of the Elizabethan Era generally represented those who had died violent deaths. Since the Elizabethan Era was a time period with terrible punishments and other gruesome habits and weapons, these violent deaths were quite common. Ghosts were only visible to certain people and could vanish and appear at will.
Angels, and ministers of grace, defend us!
Be thou a spirit of health, or goblin damn'd.
Bring with thee airs from heaven, or blasts from hell.
Be thy intents wicked or charitable.
Thou com'st in such a questionable shape,
That I will speak to thee.
(Hamlet, 1.4)