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| Shadows, Ghosts or Both |
| SHADOW PEOPLE |
| TM |
Shadow people (also known as Shadow men, shadow folk or
shadow beings) are a purported supernatural phenomenon in which
observers report seeing a dark form at the edge of their field of
vision that disintegrates, or moves between walls, when noticed,
usually within a split second.
Reports of shadow people are similar to purported ghost sightings,
but differ in that shadow people are not reported as having human
features, wearing modern/period clothing, or attempting to
communicate. Witnesses also do not report the same feelings of
being in the presence of something that 'was once human'.
Some individuals have described being menaced, chased, or (more
rarely) attacked by shadow people. Some people see them with a
weapon when attacked. There have also been reports of shadow
people appearing in front of witnesses or lingering for several
seconds before disappearing. Typically, encounters are
accompanied by a feeling of dread, although this may be simply
distress of viewing such an event.
Appearance
Most accounts of shadow people describe them as black humanoid
silhouettes with no discernible mouths, noses, eyes, or any
expression whatsoever, though purported witnesses have also
described child-sized humanoids or shapeless masses. Some
reports also include glowing red eyes. Generally, they are
described as lacking mass, though their specific nature varies from
a two-dimensional shadow to a vaporous or distorted
three-dimensional form. Alleged images of shadow people have
been posted on the internet, including one of a shadow person in a
cemetery.
Their movement is often described as being very quick and
disjointed; they may first move slowly, as if they were passing
through a heavy liquid, and then rapidly "hop" to another part of a
witness' surroundings. Some witnesses describe this movement as
though the shadow entities they have seen "danced" from one wall
to the next.
Paranormal
Explanations for shadow people have been drawn from the fields of
parapsychology, metaphysics, cryptozoology, demonology, religion,
and the occult:[1]
Manifest thought form (known in occult circles as egregores or
tulpas): A collection of negative psychic energy, from an area where
a dark or traumatic event has taken place, that has taken on form
and motive, or a similar force that has been intentionally created.
A form of ghost.
A being that has ties to the more "negative" types of alien beings
(the abducting and abusive aliens), and are essentially in control of
these negative aliens; showing the link in agendas amongst certain
alien beings.
An other-dimensional being whose dimension of origin occasionally
overlaps with ours.
Many who attach religious significance to the phenomena apply
more credit to the demonic explanation, especially if it is witnessed
in places said to be haunted or places where an event of extreme
emotional or physical trauma has taken place.
Some observers have made a connection between the black smoke
appearance of these phenomena and the djinn of Islamic belief.
The djinn are described as normally being invisible to humans and
when seen having the appearance of black smoke, making them
very similar in appearance to the phenomena of shadow people.
However, some interpret the phenomena to represent guardian
angels, warning individuals of impending danger as opposed to
negative demonic beings. This could still possibly be linked to the
Islamic belief in djinn because the djinn supposedly have the choice
of committing good or evil acts according to Islamic belief (similar to
man).
In Native American Cherokee mythology, there is an evil witch
known as the Raven Mocker that takes the form of a spectral bird
and shifts into a humanoid, shadow-like phantom. These beings are
said to steal the souls of the ill or dying. Such creatures are alleged
to fear the shaman or medicine man and so do not enter a home
where one resides. A medicine man was sought to watch over the
infirm and also to watch over the bodies of the recently deceased,
as according to myth once the body was buried the Raven Mocker
could not steal the soul.
An unattended shadow or shade (mythology) was thought by some
cultures to be similar to that of a ghost, a flicker of a life unable to
end for some reason. They are sometimes noticed by having their
presence felt or are seen from the corner of a persons eye.
An watcher, sentinal sent form the beings mind to help or drive
insane.
Some believe that shadow people are brought on my the use of
drugs, mental disorders, electromagnetic fields or neurological
disorders.
shadow beings) are a purported supernatural phenomenon in which
observers report seeing a dark form at the edge of their field of
vision that disintegrates, or moves between walls, when noticed,
usually within a split second.
Reports of shadow people are similar to purported ghost sightings,
but differ in that shadow people are not reported as having human
features, wearing modern/period clothing, or attempting to
communicate. Witnesses also do not report the same feelings of
being in the presence of something that 'was once human'.
Some individuals have described being menaced, chased, or (more
rarely) attacked by shadow people. Some people see them with a
weapon when attacked. There have also been reports of shadow
people appearing in front of witnesses or lingering for several
seconds before disappearing. Typically, encounters are
accompanied by a feeling of dread, although this may be simply
distress of viewing such an event.
Appearance
Most accounts of shadow people describe them as black humanoid
silhouettes with no discernible mouths, noses, eyes, or any
expression whatsoever, though purported witnesses have also
described child-sized humanoids or shapeless masses. Some
reports also include glowing red eyes. Generally, they are
described as lacking mass, though their specific nature varies from
a two-dimensional shadow to a vaporous or distorted
three-dimensional form. Alleged images of shadow people have
been posted on the internet, including one of a shadow person in a
cemetery.
Their movement is often described as being very quick and
disjointed; they may first move slowly, as if they were passing
through a heavy liquid, and then rapidly "hop" to another part of a
witness' surroundings. Some witnesses describe this movement as
though the shadow entities they have seen "danced" from one wall
to the next.
Paranormal
Explanations for shadow people have been drawn from the fields of
parapsychology, metaphysics, cryptozoology, demonology, religion,
and the occult:[1]
Manifest thought form (known in occult circles as egregores or
tulpas): A collection of negative psychic energy, from an area where
a dark or traumatic event has taken place, that has taken on form
and motive, or a similar force that has been intentionally created.
A form of ghost.
A being that has ties to the more "negative" types of alien beings
(the abducting and abusive aliens), and are essentially in control of
these negative aliens; showing the link in agendas amongst certain
alien beings.
An other-dimensional being whose dimension of origin occasionally
overlaps with ours.
Many who attach religious significance to the phenomena apply
more credit to the demonic explanation, especially if it is witnessed
in places said to be haunted or places where an event of extreme
emotional or physical trauma has taken place.
Some observers have made a connection between the black smoke
appearance of these phenomena and the djinn of Islamic belief.
The djinn are described as normally being invisible to humans and
when seen having the appearance of black smoke, making them
very similar in appearance to the phenomena of shadow people.
However, some interpret the phenomena to represent guardian
angels, warning individuals of impending danger as opposed to
negative demonic beings. This could still possibly be linked to the
Islamic belief in djinn because the djinn supposedly have the choice
of committing good or evil acts according to Islamic belief (similar to
man).
In Native American Cherokee mythology, there is an evil witch
known as the Raven Mocker that takes the form of a spectral bird
and shifts into a humanoid, shadow-like phantom. These beings are
said to steal the souls of the ill or dying. Such creatures are alleged
to fear the shaman or medicine man and so do not enter a home
where one resides. A medicine man was sought to watch over the
infirm and also to watch over the bodies of the recently deceased,
as according to myth once the body was buried the Raven Mocker
could not steal the soul.
An unattended shadow or shade (mythology) was thought by some
cultures to be similar to that of a ghost, a flicker of a life unable to
end for some reason. They are sometimes noticed by having their
presence felt or are seen from the corner of a persons eye.
An watcher, sentinal sent form the beings mind to help or drive
insane.
Some believe that shadow people are brought on my the use of
drugs, mental disorders, electromagnetic fields or neurological
disorders.
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