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Demonic Possessions: Investigating History's Mysteries
Paperback
Series: Spooked!
General Juvenile NonfictionHistory
Publisher Price: $10.99
ISBN13: 9781918709124
Publisher: Cheriton Children's Books
Published: Jan 1 2027
Pages: 48
Language: English
Throughout history, people have described terrifying events in which individuals seemed to lose control of their bodies, voices, and actions.
Demonic Possessions takes readers inside some of the most striking historical cases, from ancient Mesopotamian rituals and Greek spirit tales to Egyptian protective magic. The book explores dramatic accounts such as the possession of Clara Germana Cele, the violent fits of George Lukins, and the chilling story of Roland Hunkeler. Readers also learn about home-based hauntings, mass possessions, and the ways communities responded when they believed dark forces were at work.
Each chapter includes an Investigating... feature that examines a specific case in more detail, helping readers compare cultural beliefs, reported symptoms, and the explanations people offered at the time. Designed for middle school readers, the book uses clear language and high interest examples to support critical thinking about historical sources and the ways people have tried to understand frightening or unexplained behavior.
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