A ghost is believed to be the soul or spirit of a dead person that continues to exist after death and may return to the world of the living. Depending on the tradition, ghosts may appear as recognizable human figures, vague apparitions, or other forms. Belief in ghosts is rooted in the idea that the spirit can exist independently of the body. In many cultures funeral rituals are intended to prevent spirits from troubling the living.
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