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Taken in 1936, it shows the "Brown Lady" ghost at Raynham Hall in England.

A spectre (also spelled specter) is a phantom or ghost, or an unreal frightening apparition. It is common in some types of folklore and mythology. Also know as spector, specter, disembodied spirit.

"The ghosts of traitors from the bridge descend, With
bold fanatic specters to rejoice."--Dryden.


Etymology

17th Century. From Latin spectrum, from specere to look at.


Description

An etheral representation of human/animal which look supernatural or frightening. Ghosts can come in a variety of forms: children, men, women, animals and demonstrate various feeling.


Popular culture

In some role-playing or fantasy worlds, a spectre is a particularly powerful type of undead. The term usually refers to a ghost, or sometimes to another kind of spiritual being or sprite.

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