[Ghosts along the Cumberland 01] • Ghosts along the Cumberland by Montell, William Lynwood -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Preface Contents Illustrations Prologue: The Kentucky Foothills, Where Folk Belief Abounds Part I: Omens of Death

Introduction to Omens of Death Death Beliefs

Beliefs Involving Babies Dreams as Death Warnings Beliefs Associated with the Adult Human Body Beliefs Associated with the House Beliefs Relating to the Physical World Activities Involving Special Days Beliefs Relating to Plants and Trees Beliefs Relating to Animals and Birds Miscellaneous Omens of Death

Death Omen Narratives

Appearance of Revenants Strange Caskets Warning Lights Spirits Wraiths

Part II: The Dead

Introduction to the Dead Folk Beliefs Associated with the Dead

The Dying Person The Hour of Death Caring for the Corpse Caskets or Coffins The Funeral

Part III: The Return of the Dead

Introduction to Ghostlore

Cultural Milieux The Element of Belief The Physical and Cultural Setting Characteristics of the Ghosts

Ghost Narratives

The Unsatisfied Dead Return to Complete Unfinished Business Return to Seek Vengeance Disappearing Ghosts Reenactment of Murders The Vanishing Hitchhiker Cries of the Dead Unexplained Noises Communications with the Dead Ghostly Lights Strange Doors and Latches Ghostly Furniture and Utensils Horses Sense Haints Frightful Creatures Animal Ghosts Ghosts Reveal Money Haunted Death Spots Sham Ghosts Ghosts That Were Not Ghosts Ghost Related Stories

Glossary Selected Bibliography Index of Collectors Index of Tale Types and Motifs General Index

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