spirit possession
a belief that animas, demons, extraterrestrials, gods, or spirits can take control of a human body
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Summary
spirit possession is a biblical concept[1]. It draws 6,023 Wikipedia views per month (biblical concept category, ranking #9 of 41).[2]
Key Facts
- Instance of: superstition[3], altered state of consciousness[4]
- Subclass of: paranormal[5]
- Topic's main category: Category:Spirit possession[6]
- Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[7], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[8]
- Main Wikidata property: P4292[9]
- Different from: Possession[10], trance[11]
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Brands and Namesakes
Things named for spirit possession include Wicker Park[12], a film[13], directed by Paul McGuigan[14] and Yes, God, Yes[15], a film[16], directed by Karen Maine[17].
Why It Matters
spirit possession has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] It is known by 55 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
Entities named for it include Wicker Park[12], a film[13], directed by Paul McGuigan[14] and Yes, God, Yes[15], a film[16], directed by Karen Maine[17].