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Medieval Ghost Stories: The Chilling Haunts of Byland Abbey - Medievalists.net (www.medievalists.net)
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Ghosts in Medieval Beliefs

Belief in ghosts was deeply rooted in the medieval imagination. Throughout the Middle Ages, countless references to restless spirits can be found in manuscripts and folklore. These spectres were often thought to have specific reasons for their appearance, most commonly to seek assistance from the living. Unlike the malevolent spirits of modern horror tales, medieval ghosts were often portrayed as suffering souls in need of help to reach peace.

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