Poltergeist
Parapsychology / Hauntings / Esotericism / Folk Belief

Definition:

A Poltergeist (from German for “noisy spirit”) is a type of supernatural phenomenon involving unexplained physical disturbances, such as loud noises, moving objects, or electrical malfunctions. Associated with hauntings, poltergeists are studied in parapsychology and appear frequently in folklore and media.

Common Features:

• Rapping, knocking, or banging sounds

• Objects moving or being thrown without cause

• Flickering lights, electrical disruptions

• Sometimes includes disembodied voices or cold spots

• Often associated with a particular person or location

Explanatory Theories:

1. Spirit theory – the presence of a ghost or disembodied entity

2. Psychokinetic theory – unconscious energy release, often from adolescents under stress

3. Residual energy – traumatic events imprinted in the environment

4. Hoax or misinterpretation – many cases are later revealed as pranks, illusions, or fraud

Famous Cases:

• Enfield Poltergeist (UK, 1977)

• Rosenheim Poltergeist (Germany, 1967)

• Frequently portrayed in media (e.g., Poltergeist films, The Conjuring, Paranormal Activity)

Modern Perspective:

• In esoteric circles: seen as energy imbalance or spiritual unrest

• In science: remains highly controversial and unproven

• Symbolizes the mystery of consciousness and its interaction with reality

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