THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NITE

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Richie said:
Germany has hundreds of castles, some now in ruins, some still habitable with many stories of hauntings and paranormal activity over the centuries within the walls of four in particular.

Eltz Castle: Haunted by Countess Agnes, who died defending the castle, so naturally the most haunted room is the Countess Room. Step inside here and watch doors open and close, lights flicker on and off.

Reichenstein Castle: Claims of various figures in medieval clothing wandering the halls. Some hear laughter echoing through the stone corridors.

Wolfsegg Castle: Believed to be haunted by the ghost of a woman, the "White Lady" murdered by her husband in the 1400s.

Kransberg Castle: Reported visions of apparitions in the windows
and strange feelings by visitors..

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Castles look spooky anyway so to hear of strange goings on is no surprise. Wish something could be caught on camera though so we could actually see it.
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Zman Zman
Grier Grier
looker-on looker-on

Isn't it a shame that we aren't all in the same place, we could've got together and arranged a ghost tour. My cousin and his wife went on one in Scotland, they thoroughly enjoyed it.
 
Richie said:
As Thomas wont join us here, I am doing some delving into the supernatural in Germany.
German ghostlore is a rich tapestry woven from centuries of cultural beliefs, societal fears, and historical events. The fascination with the supernatural in Germany is not merely a reflection of individual fears but a collective narrative that helps to shape and define societal norms. Ghost stories serve as a mirror, revealing the values, anxieties, and moral lessons of the communities from which they originate.

The historical context of German ghost stories can be traced back to medieval times, where they often emerged from the struggles of everyday life. In the face of calamities such as wars, plagues, and famines, ghost stories became a means of explaining the unexplainable. They evolved as cautionary tales, moral lessons, or even as explanations for tragic events.

German ghostlore is populated by a variety of spirits and supernatural entities, each with their own characteristics and stories. Some of the most notable figures include: Poltergeist, Wiedganger, Heimliche. We have all heard of a Poltergeist, is German for 'noisy ghost', known for causing bot all an awful racket, but physical disturbances too.
Wiedganger: Literally meaning “one who returns,” these are the spirits of the dead,yearning to returbn to the living world, while a Heimlich is a friendly spirit that protect households and families, often thought to bring good luck. Pretty much the opposite of a Poltergeist.

German ghostlore varies significantly across different regions, with each boasting its own unique stories and legends, influenced by local culture, history, and geography.
In Bavaria, tales of the Schwarze Katze (Black Cat) believed to bring misfortune are common among locals, in the Harz Mountains, the local narrative among local hikers is of the Brocken spectre—a ghostly apparition seen on the Brocken mountain. The last is the legend prevalent in the Rhine Valley, that of the Lorelei, a siren who lured sailors to their doom.
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Thanks for your round-up of German mythology, Craig, which differs from individual ghost stories and strange encounters. While mythology is part of the cultural heritage and shared by the public, supernatural experiences belong to individuals and carry meaning for them only and perhaps for the tourism industry. I understand the focus of this thread is on the latter to which I can't make a contribution.
 
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Fair enough Jessica. Pet cremations are down in Australia too.

Some even lash out and do a funeral service for their deceased pets. 🪔🕯🎗💸
 
Jessica 🤗 said:
At the time I couldn't afford a single cremation so she was cremated with other beloved dogs, her ashes were scattered near where the vet is located. I did my best for her and gave here a good life, she's probably running around with all my deceased dogs and cockatiels 🙂
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Fair enough Jessica. Pet cremations are done in Australia too.

Some even lash out and do a funeral service for their deceased pets. 🪔🕯
 
Richie said:
Dead set I had chills watching this. Of all those filmed events, this scared me the most because of the far less likelihood it was faked. The creature was actually floating. 🫣

I'd like Thomas' viewpoint on it and on the other recorded events.
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I glanced at all of them and that was enough, mate. Honestly, it's entirely beyond my grasp how people can spend precious time of their lives dealing with that and watching that stuff (I'm having different words in mind). To each their own but that is clearly not for me. Let my mind remain clear and unspoilt like a clean mountain creek if I may make use of such a cliché .

Incidentally, do you know that Germany's, if not Europe's, biggest festival of the Gothic scene takes place in my town at Whitsuntide each year? Just some impressions of my town and the spirit.




A fair number of those people are very likely to take an interest in the paranormal, a huge reservoir to tap.
 
looker-on said:
I glanced at all of them and that was enough, mate. Honestly, it's entirely beyond my grasp how people can spend precious time of their lives dealing with that and watching that stuff (I'm having different words in mind). To each their own but that is clearly not for me. Let my mind remain clear and unspoilt like a clean mountain creek if I may make use of such a cliché .

Incidentally, do you know that Germany's, if not Europe's, biggest festival of the Gothic scene takes place in my town at Whitsuntide each year? Just some impressions of my town and the spirit.




A fair number of those people are very likely to take an interest in the paranormal, a huge reservoir to tap.
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Talk about folk horror. Your town? Yet to know its name. How long have we known each other Thomas yet you have never told me precisely where you live.
 
On the 2nd of July I took out three books from my local library.
They were all 3 about supernatural horror stories, just for an entertaining change. I like stories and for decades I ran role playing groups with many contexts.

This one is good. A Collection of 4 ghostly tales.
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Here's a sample:

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Those two pages are more chilling than any blood and gore tale imo.
 
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Grier said:
On the 2nd of July I took out three books from my local library.
They were all 3 about supernatural horror stories, just for an entertaining change. I like stories and for decades I ran role playing groups with many contexts.

This one is good. A Collection of 4 ghostly tales.
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Here's a sample:

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Those two pages are more chilling than any blood and gore tale imo.
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Ditto Terry. Blood/gore leaves me cold. Will see if I can find some creepy stories too.

I want to know what are your views, yours too Zman and Jessica, on that wailing floating creature.
 
Richie said:
Talk about folk horror. Your town? Yet to know its name. How long have we known each other Thomas yet you have never told me precisely where you live.
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😳 That's not true, mate.
Yes, I did and I'm pretty sure you remember our talk about that. I, for one, do vividly because I learnt through the English version of the Wikipedia entry for Markkleeberg which you referred to that, not only to my surprise, it is described as "an affluent suburb" of Leipzig, an assessment that's not included in the German version. The problem arises from the proximity of the two towns which makes it difficult to determine the real status of Markkleeberg because it has always been seen as a part (suburb) of Leipzig by most Leipzigers but politically it has been an independent municipality.
Quote from the German version of the Wikipedia entry:

"Incorporation into Leipzig
During the last Saxon municipal reform, the town of Markkleeberg was to be incorporated into Leipzig. On July 22/23, 1998, the Saxon state parliament decided to incorporate Markkleeberg. On September 11, 1998, the town of Markkleeberg appealed against this decision to the Constitutional Court of the Free State of Saxony, and the Constitutional Court of the Free State of Saxony confirmed the decision to preserve the independence of the town of Markkleeberg on June 18, 1999.[3]"

Take the example of the lake by which I live: The boundary is in the middle of the lake giving either municipality the chance to claim that the (whole) lake would belong to their city or town. When Leipzig applied for the Olympic Games, it routinely offered the lake as the location for the rowing competitions . How come if the lake does not belong to Leipzig? Affluent Leipzigers used to have their villas built in the green town of Markkleeberg. Both towns are jointly filing court cases for replacing an ugly bridge that cuts through a lovely landscape park by an underpass.
Personally, I never cared about the municipal status of Markkleeberg. Back in the 70s and 80s, I had lived in the centre of Leipzig for seven years, then had to leave it since we couldn't find attractive jobs in L. But as my brother has always lived in L, I travelled to it once or twice a month for many years. My wife's parents had premises in L, too, so that we went there regularly to see them and, later on, to see my two daughters who studied and settled down in L. 15 and 20 years ago, respectively.
I'd never lost touch with Leipzig and I knew for sure that I'd return asap. Then we found property in Markkleeberg and I've been living in Markkleeberg for almost ten years. I take the liberty to call both places "my town".
 
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Not sure if I saw that clip Craig, there were so many in the Bing link.
It's really not my thing tho, except as a vehicle for stories. If ever I saw such an apparition I'd prefer curiosity to fear. I'd try commication, likewise with UFO's, and then run away with a totally rearranged perspective of reality...
No such luck for me ever on those counts.
The scariest monsters are humans.

Playing Dungeons and Dragons from age 19 on for decades I had books and books about monsters, dragons, undead, devils, demons, giants, ogres, trolls, angels, God's, demi-Gods ... I still have them.

Here's a sample of a very dangerous Ghost, a Banshee or Groaning Spirit.
An Irish Ghost .
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My 50 year old first D&D book. My Religious Ex hated it.
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More images of Banshees.

This is the love scammed Banshee. She doesn't like handsome men anymore.
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This one is yearning for her morning coffee
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This one reminds me of someone
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