Haunting Classifications
This is an informational article based on theory of paranormal activity within the field of study. WCGAPS bases its’ conclusions after conducting an investigation from an objective point of view and a case by case basis.
One in three people claim to have experienced frightening supernatural events that cannot be explained using the current laws of science. Reports of these paranormal events have ranged in severity from simply hearing unexplained sounds, witnessing the movement of small objects, to threatening growls that seems to come from everywhere, and physical attacks that even include pushing, shoving, hitting and scratching. Most people who experience a haunting don’t realize that the type of haunting can vary from harmless to an extreme physical attacks. Knowing the type of paranormal event can help to inform the individual as to the potential dangers they can may expect.
Residual haunting
Some in the paranormal field believe that emotionally charged events can leave an imprint on physical objects or the location itself. The energy imprint repeats consistently, as if on a loop, just like a record player playing over and over. These residual haunting are the most common type of paranormal activity reported. Most people may hear voices or other sounds and may even see an apparition. But there is no entity present and the energy imprint will not respond or initiate contact.
Intelligent haunting
By contrast, a more active haunting will involve paranormal event that does respond to environmental stimuli and direct contact. These “intelligent” hauntings respond to direct actions and are aware of their current surroundings. An intelligent haunting may occur for several reasons but these paranormal events are more likely linked to a particular location because of the emotional influence and familiarity. The paranormal activity may centered are a location, object, or person. Regardless, the entities have decided to remain in the environment and are likely to continue the haunting.
Poltergeist Haunting
The term poltergeist is from the German words, poltern (to knock), and geist(spirit). Poltergeist activity tends to occur around a single person called an agent or a focus. Some poltergeists have the ability to articulate themselves and to have distinct personalities, which suggests some sort of self-awareness and intent.
Generally, poltergeist activity starts and stops abruptly and the duration of this activity may extend over several hours or even several months. However, in a few cases, poltergeist activity has been reported to last several years. The activity occurs mostly at night when an agent or focus person is present. Typically the agent or focus person is usually female and under the age of twenty (based on reference sources). Poltergeist activity is known to have caused interference with telephones, electronic equipment, and turning lights or appliances on and off. Some poltergeists are said to pinch, bite, hit and sexually attack the living.
Most common types of activity theorized to be associated with poltergeists include:
o moving or throwing of objects including large pieces of furniture
o loud noises and shrieks
o vile smells
Demonic Haunting
Paranormal theory suggests that a demonic haunting is an inhuman entity and is believed to be the most dangerous and severe type of haunting. It is believed that the demonic entities are very strong, can interact physically, and can even touch or possibly harm a person. Another theory suggests that demonic entities can take on any form, animal, human, or both. Typically people report seeing these entities as black masses standing in doorways or hiding in the shadows (This is also theorized in most haunting types).
During a demonic haunting, a person might experience growling or screaming sounds that appear to be coming from every direction. In addition, other events that some associate with a demonic haunting are that the air may become heavy, the temperature may become much warmer or much cooler, a revolting stench similar to rotting flesh or sulfuric acid may be experienced.
