Jamaican Popular Belief In Ghosts

By Joseph J. Williams

Book Overview

Jamaican Popular Belief In Ghosts is a book written by Joseph J. Williams that explores the cultural beliefs and practices surrounding ghosts in Jamaica. The book delves into the history of Jamaican folklore and the ways in which these beliefs have evolved over time. Williams examines the different types of ghosts that are believed to exist in Jamaican culture, including duppies, jumbies, and rolling calves. He also explores the rituals and practices that are used to ward off or communicate with these spirits, such as the use of charms and the practice of obeah. Throughout the book, Williams draws on personal anecdotes and interviews with Jamaican locals to provide a rich and detailed account of the island's ghostly traditions. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in Caribbean folklore, supernatural beliefs, or cultural anthropology.THIS 38 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Psychic Phenomena of Jamaica, by Joseph J. Williams. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135381.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425367208
• ISBN13: 9781425367206
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"