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Fiends, Ghosts, And Sprites: Including An Account Of The Origin And Nature Of Belief In The Supernatural by John Netten Radcliffe presents a comprehensive survey of the belief in the supernatural across civilizations and history. The work traces how humans have explained natural phenomena—sun, stars, weather—by attributing them to spirits and deities, and how tradition and reason shaped mythologies. It surveys Greek and Roman deities, Hindu, Persian, Chinese, and African beliefs, and shows how deification extends from natural forces to heroes and rulers. Radcliffe also analyzes the Christian transformation of pagan gods into devils and guardian saints, and the persistence of belief in fairies, goblins, elves, and spectres within Christian Europe. The text discusses apparitions, dreams, omens, and the influence of literature and folklore on popular superstition, arguing that many beliefs arise from psychological illusions and misperceptions rather than evidence of supernatural intervention. It ultimately considers the effects of these ideas on culture, religion, and education.
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