concept   ghosts
19 commonsense assertions
Cultures (19) • Western culture (1) • Taiwan (1) • Asian countries (1) • scientific communities (1) • Chinese (1) • Japanese folklore (1) • American (1) • Chinese literature (1) • East Asian countries (1) • Folk beliefs (1) • Japanese (1) • Modern culture (1) • Skepticism (1) • Supernatural culture (1) • Traditional cultures (1) • Western literature (1) • popular media (1) • skeptics (1) • universal (1)
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1 ghosts Western culture In Western culture, ghosts are often depicted as spooky and vengeful spirits in horror stories and films. 14
2 ghosts Taiwan In Taiwanese culture, honoring and appeasing the spirits of the deceased through rituals and offerings is considered important. 7
3 ghosts Asian countries Ghosts are a significant part of Asian cultures, with rituals to honor and appease vengeful spirits. 4
4 ghosts scientific communities In scientific communities, there is skepticism towards the existence of ghosts, with an emphasis on natural explanations for paranormal experiences. 3
5 ghosts Chinese Chinese culture values ancestral spirits and honors them during cultural celebrations. 2
6 ghosts Japanese folklore In Japanese folklore, ghosts are portrayed as lingering due to unresolved emotions or unfulfilled promises. 2
7 ghosts American Ghosts in American culture are often depicted as spooky and scary in horror stories and films. 1
8 ghosts Chinese literature In Chinese literature, ghosts are often portrayed as ancestors or guardians with a strong connection to the living world. 1
9 ghosts East Asian countries Ghosts hold deep traditional and ancestral significance in East Asian culture and are honored through rituals and ceremonies. 1
10 ghosts Folk beliefs In folk beliefs, ghosts are seen as ancestral spirits or guardians that are sometimes honored and appeased through rituals and offerings. 1
11 ghosts Japanese Japanese culture traditionally includes honoring and respecting ghosts as ancestral spirits during cultural celebrations. 1
12 ghosts Modern culture Ghosts in modern culture are often portrayed as frightening supernatural beings associated with deceased people. 1
13 ghosts Skepticism Ghosts are generally viewed skeptically as a product of imagination and lacking scientific evidence. 1
14 ghosts Supernatural culture Ghosts are believed to have a tangible presence and interact with the living in supernatural culture. 1
15 ghosts Traditional cultures Traditional cultures believe that ghosts are ancestral spirits that can be helpful or harmful and are integrated into daily life through rituals and customs. 1
16 ghosts Western literature In Western literature, ghosts are often portrayed as restless spirits seeking resolution or revenge. 1
17 ghosts popular media Ghosts are commonly portrayed as malevolent figures haunting houses or locations in popular media. 1
18 ghosts skeptics Many skeptics believe that ghosts are products of imagination or misinterpretation, not supported by scientific evidence. 1
19 ghosts universal Ghosts are a universally believed concept in many cultures. 1