Many people attributed poltergeist activity to the mentally ill. List Verse
13. Poltergeists Activity Dates To Ancient Rome
A poltergeist is believed to be a spirit that terrorizes a person or location. Supposed incidents of poltergeist activity include things such as rapping noises or the opening and shutting of doors, cabinets, and windows; movement of small and large objects, including pieces of furniture, has also been described. Many people who believe themselves to be the victims or agents of poltergeist activity call for an exorcism.
Modern research has found that many who are supposed agents of poltergeist activity are teenagers or young adults who are experiencing intense mental or psychological disturbances, including severe anxiety, phobias, mania, hysteria, and schizophrenia. However, the origin of poltergeist activity is much older than modern psychology, and some victims and agents of poltergeist activity are shown to be psychologically stable. Reports of poltergeists date back as far as ancient Rome.
The term poltergeist comes from German and refers to a spirit that makes noises. However, the phenomenon is not limited to one particular country or culture, as it has been reported in places as disparate as China, Brazil, and Australia. Today, many people say poltergeist activity, such as the ghost of George Mackenzie that allegedly haunts the Greyfriars Cemetery in Edinburgh, Scotland and causes harm to visitors.
