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What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? Books, folklore and history reflect society’s supernatural beliefs

  • Written by Penelope Geng, Associate Professor of English, Macalester College

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What’s the difference between ghosts and demons? – Landon W., age 15, The Colony, Texas

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