The Ghost
A silent, phasing specter that hunts the unwary with ethereal precision.
In folklore, a ghost is the soul or spirit of a dead person or non-human animal that is believed by some people to be able to appear to the living. Descriptions of ghosts vary widely, from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes to realistic, lifelike forms. The deliberate attempt to contact the spirit of a deceased person is known as necromancy, or in spiritism as a séance. Other terms associated with it are apparition, haunt, haint, phantom, poltergeist, shade, specter, spirit, spook, wraith, demon, and ghoul. The overwhelming consensus of science is that there is no proof that ghosts exist.
Quick Facts
- First appears
- Floor 2 or higher (Random Encounter)
Lore & Background
It only covers general folklore, terminology, and scientific perspectives on ghosts. No specific details about this enemy's lore, origins, or behavior within the game are stated.
Reader's Guide
It only covers general ghost lore, typology, and cultural beliefs. No specific information about its spawn behavior, attacks, or drops is available.
Did You Know?
- According to a 2009 study by the Pew Research Center, 18% of Americans say they have seen a ghost.
- The English word ghost comes from Old English gāst ('breath, spirit, soul, ghost'), which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic gaistaz.
- The synonym spook is a Dutch loanword that entered English via American English in the 19th century.
- The term poltergeist is a German word, literally a 'noisy ghost', for a spirit said to manifest itself by invisibly moving and influencing objects.
- Recent research has indicated that ghost sightings may be related to degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
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