Nowadays, fewer people are subject to all sorts of prejudices, and it is no longer so easy to accept superstitious ideas on faith, without strong confirmation. However, this does not detract from the attractiveness of ancient legends - always mysterious and bizarre, often dark and sinister.
Many people around the world have a remarkable interest and craving for the gloomy majestic castles that have been the scene of historical events and are shrouded in an aura of mysticism and mystery.
Lovers of ancient castles and related legends should undoubtedly visit Europe, it is here that many castles and palaces of distant antiquity are still preserved.
Here are some castles that amaze not only with their gloomy beauty and grandeur, but are, according to legend, havens for ghosts:
Edinburgh Castle (Scotland)
This majestic structure, erected in the 12th century, amazes the imagination with its gloomy beauty, but its charm lies not only in this; Many legends are associated with the Edinburgh Castle, according to which mysterious beings from the other world live within its walls.
According to one well-known legend, the spirit of a bagpiper, who once fell into the labyrinth of its underground corridors, lost his way in them, and found death there now wanders around the castle. Another legend says that the ghost of a decapitated soldier wanders around the castle, who in the old days uttered a drum roll every time a threat of enemy attack hung over the castle, warning its inhabitants about the danger with an alarming drum beat.
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During his lifetime, this soldier allegedly warned the inhabitants of the castle about the approaching troops of Oliver Cromwell, but he himself was beheaded. Superstitious people claim that ethereal spirits inhabit not only the castle, but even its picturesque surroundings.
Eltz Castle, (Germany)
This castle, erected at the beginning of the 12th century, is unique - it is perfectly preserved and has been inhabited throughout its centuries-old existence; the descendants of the founders still live in it, the ancient family of which has already 33 generations. The castle's whimsical architecture and lavish interiors are striking, but the main highlight is the ghost legends.
According to family legends, passed down from generation to generation in the family of owners, their family castle was never conquered by anyone, since it was bravely guarded not only by the living, but also by the brave warriors who died in battle, terrifying the enemies.
As the knowledgeable people tell, as soon as the enemy got close to the walls of the castle, at night incredible defenders - the spirits of people who had died earlier - climbed out of the underground shelters of the underworld.
Bran Castle (Romania)
The magnificent castle of light stone, adorned with whimsical turrets and topped with a red tiled roof with pointed spiers, combines the severity and grace of the heavy beauty of the past. However, tourists have chosen it not only for its fabulous view, but also for the mystical secret of the ancient building.
Built in Transylvania in the 14th century, the castle was once in the possession of Vlad Tepes, the legendary Count Dracula. Many are sure that the ancient walls keep many secrets about its famous and mystical inhabitant, who loved to suck blood from their victims.
Now there is a museum, where you can admire old interiors, works of art and household items. Of course, the bloodlust of Count Dracula is rather far-fetched, nevertheless, there are secrets and mysteries associated with this name.
Moosham Castle (Austria)
Located in the picturesque territory of Salzburg, this castle has been considered one of the most densely populated places with paranormal entities for many centuries. Legends connect the castle and the afterlife with one thread, and often sound really frightening.
The castle was built by a bishop in the 13th century, and many people suspected of witchcraft were executed within its walls. According to ancient legends, the ghosts of murdered witches and sorcerers wander here and now, creaking floors along the corridors and halls of the castle since the Middle Ages, terrifying visitors.
Some argue that walking around the castle, you can sometimes hear indistinct rustles and quiet voices. There are even eyewitnesses who talked about the icy touch of dead hands, or who claim a werewolf who allegedly once found refuge in Moosham.
Where do ghosts come from
At the same time, I would like to know if there is at least something scientific in the existence of ghosts, or is this phenomenon entirely in the realm of fairy tales? For example, according to neurophysiologist Michael Persinger (professor at Laurentian University in Greater Sudbury, Canada), ghosts exist only in the imagination of the "observer."
This is a kind of hallucinations that are simply the result of exposure to the brain of alternating electromagnetic fields, and there is no paranormal component, Professor Persinger will assure us. The scientist took the issue of ghosts seriously and decided to prove his hypothesis with the help of scientific experiments.
The professor designed a helmet with an electronic filling, with the help of which he exposed to electromagnetic radiation on different parts of the brain of the subjects voluntarily. All of them felt the presence of an otherworldly entity, and about 80 percent of them saw ghostly beings. Many experienced panic horror from the visions, another part of the people dreamed of previously deceased loved ones, and several subjects even dreamed of aliens.
According to the professor, the activity of the brain is possible due to electrical activity, which can be disrupted as a result of injury or illness. As shown by the researcher's experiment, electromagnetic fields are very influential radiation, capable of generating fantastic visions in the human brain.
If ghosts appeared in laboratory conditions, then this can happen in reality. And even a miraculous helmet with electromagnetic coils may not be needed. That is, a person can fall under the influence of an electromagnetic field, which ultimately leads to hallucinations. However, the mystery may not be in the paranormal area, but only in a strong thickening of high-voltage wires that form an electromagnetic field.