Throughout the world, and in many different kinds of cultures, there is a belief in ghosts: supernatural beings who were once human and have not gone on to an afterlife in a special place following death. In many cultures, it is believed that ghosts can be seen by and interact with humans. There are times when it is felt that ghosts can harm humans and at other times ghosts may help humans. In some cultures, it is believed that ghosts harm only those people who harmed them while they were living. On the other hand, there are cultures in which it is believed that ghosts are concerned by their relatives, particularly their descendants, and stay around to help them, especially in times of crises.
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