What are paranormal beings? Paranormal beings are any being which exists outside the natural world and is typically considered to be something otherworldly, such as a creature or entity with supernatural abilities. These beings can take on different forms depending on what kind of powers they have but generally fall into two categories: those who are friendly towards humans and those who intend to do harm. Paranormal beings are a type of being that exists outside the natural world. They're often thought of as creatures or entities that come from another dimension, and they can be either good or bad.
Paranormal beings are a group of mythological, legendary, and folkloric creatures that do not exist in the natural world. These beings often have supernatural abilities such as shape-shifting or time travel. Some examples of paranormal beings are vampires, ghosts, and werewolves. Many people believe these entities to be real because they've seen them themselves, experienced their effects firsthand, or have heard stories from others who claim to know someone who has encountered one. Other people refuse to accept the existence of paranormal beings because there is no scientific evidence proving their existence. Paranormal beings are also an important part of the occult, mystical, and metaphysical topics. One's beliefs about these beings determine to a large extent what they will believe in the supernatural and their place in that world.
The following is a list of creatures that fit the category of paranormal beings. All of these beings have appeared in different cultures throughout the world. This means that different regions have their own versions of the same myth or legend, which may differ slightly from region to region.
In religion and folklore, there are varying explanations for the existence of these beings, as well as how they came into existence. Some paranormal beings are believed to be fallen angels or former humans who have died a tragic death and now wander the Earth in an undead state. Other paranormal beings are said to be demons or monsters unleashed from Hell by Satan himself. Some paranormal beings are believed to have been born of humans who have had a direct relationship with other paranormal being or entities. Due to the variety of explanations, there is a wide disagreement in what, exactly, qualifies as a paranormal being. The list below contains many general terms and types which can be used interchangeably in different regions.
Poltergeist (also known as an "unfinished spirit" or a "damsel in distress") is a ghost, which causes the phenomena of levitation and movement of objects. It is characterized by the sudden appearance of furniture flying across rooms, objects falling from shelves, sounds within walls and loud knocking. Poltergeists are said to be attached to the area where they died or on their thoughts of living there again; thus poltergeists may haunt houses, roads and even graveyards. In some cases, poltergeist activity is caused by human activities like playing pranks or practicing witchcraft.
In folklore, a rattling sound heard in the street, or a noise that sounds like someone pulling on sheets or scratching at doors or windows, is called the rattling ghost.
A poltergeist can be caused by a human spirit that still needs to rest. A poltergeist haunts an area where it had lived or died. The ghost is said to continue wandering until it finds peace. A person sometimes becomes a poltergeist and acts maliciously towards those they hate, because they have not yet found rest and are still angry from their death. They may also disturb people who are spiritually weak. In some cultures, there is a belief that poltergeists bring good luck.
A psychic ghost is a type of paranormal being that has the ability to move objects with its mind or communicate telepathically with living beings. There are instances where objects have been seen flying across the room and landing in a different part of the house or other location entirely, or have been found hanging from trees with no apparent explanation as to how they got there. There have also been cases where people hear disembodied voices speaking to them from another room. A psychic ghost can cause physical and/or psychological harm to humans.
In religion and folklore, a shapeshifter is a paranormal being that can change its shape or form, or has been known to exist in multiple forms. A shapeshifter may not be able to transform into what they were originally but instead can resemble someone entirely different. They are typically humanoid-shaped beings who claim to have many lives before coming into contact with humans. Also, it is usually at birth that each shapeshifter possesses the ability to take on various shapes or forms; otherwise, they are unable to do so. They are known to have been around for thousands of years, but it is not known how many centuries they have been on Earth.
A shadow person is a paranormal being that is said to appear in a room before any paranormal activity occurs. Their appearance is said to be similar to a living person, but with no face or additional facial features. It also seems as though there is no energy or movement coming from the shadow person, though through an infrared camera their body temperature can be seen and heard. According to those who have encountered them, they seem harmless and do not cause any sort of harm; however, there have been instances where they are believed to have caused harm to people who were spiritually weak.
A UFO is a supernatural being that can either be seen by eyewitnesses or by radar. They are typically reported to be large and solid, with a metal exterior that is thought to change color at times. They are typically reported flying around people and have been seen landing in open fields. A UFO may also fly around a person's house, home or workplace before causing harm to those who believe in the paranormal or are spiritually weak.
The paranormal is the experience of strange or unexplained events, often involving the supernatural. It is often called a form of "paranormal activity," which is typically subdivided into two major areas: physical phenomena (e.g., hauntings and poltergeist manifestations) and psychological phenomena (e.g., sleep paralysis and near-death experiences).