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Ghosts And Fairies And Gnomes, Oh My!

2016/11/11
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But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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Justin McDaniel discusses the widespread belief in ghosts across various cultures and religions, exploring different theories about why humans believe in them and the potential psychological and cultural benefits of such beliefs.

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Are ghosts real? Why do some cultures believe in fairies and gnomes and some don't? We'll learn about how beliefs in ghosts vary in different parts of the world with Justin McDaniel of University of Pennsylvania. Then we're off to Iceland to learn about magical creatures with Terry Gunnell.