The Bolt ghost is a spirit with special abilities in German folklore. These spirits are responsible for physical commotion, which manifests itself in the form of screaming, moving objects, and even unexplained acts of destruction, leading many to wonder what the true nature of the Bolt ghost is.
The name Polter ghost comes from the German word "poltern", which means to make noise, and "Geist", which means soul or ghost, which means "noisy soul" or "noisy ghost".
It is reported that Bolt Ghost can create a variety of physical disturbances, including but not limited to strong sounds, moving and falling furniture and tableware, and even emitting unpleasant odors. These mysterious phenomena have been recorded around the world, including Brazil, Australia, the United States, Japan and most European countries, with the first records dating back to the first century.
Sceptics believe that many Bolt ghost incidents are just teenage pranks meant to fool the gullible. Psychologist Donavan Rawcliffe points out that almost all investigated cases of Bolt ghosts are down to fraud, while the rest are related to psychological factors such as hallucinations.
These sounds and the movement of objects are often seen as expressions of the young girl's emotions. The famous psychological researcher Nandor Fodor also proposed that the Bolt ghost phenomenon is actually caused by unconscious emotional suppression, and these suppressed emotions may be released under certain circumstances.
In recent years, some scientists have begun to explore the natural factors that affect the Bolt ghost phenomenon. For example, researcher Milbourne Christopher believes that some Bolt ghost phenomena can be attributed to abnormal air currents. In one incident in 1957, a current of air in Gahanda was enough to blow a mirror over.
In the 1950s, Guy William Lambert theorized that groundwater flow could cause the Bolt ghost phenomenon. As the water moves, it can cause strange sounds or cause the structure of the house to change, causing items to move.
However, some experts have suggested that Bolt ghost activity may be related to psychokinesis. This view is supported by some parapsychologists. They believe that the Bolt ghost phenomenon may be the manifestation of some undead souls, which are low-level spirits.
Following the ideas of Allan Kardec, Bolt ghosts are seen as spirits closely associated with the elements of nature (such as fire, water, air, soil).
There have been many famous Bolt ghost cases in history, such as the Glenluce Devil incident from 1654 to 1656, the Dwock Drummer incident in 1662, and the Enfield Bolt ghost incident in 1977. These incidents have attracted widespread attention and have led to continued discussions about the truth behind the Bolt ghost.
Although many rumors have now been proven to be stage effects, hoaxes or related psychological explanations, the Bolt ghost phenomenon still attracts exploration and research by many paranormal enthusiasts, and there are still some incidents that have not been reasonably explained. .
To this day, there is still much controversy over the authenticity of the Bolt Ghost. Many events cannot be explained clearly with current scientific knowledge, which makes people think: "Is there really some mysterious power that we have not yet understood behind the Bolt ghost phenomenon?"