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* In [[astronomy]], certain sightings of celestial bodies are called '''apparitions'''. |
* In [[astronomy]], certain sightings of celestial bodies are called '''apparitions'''. |
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* An '''[[apparition (supernatural) | apparition]]''' is an appearance to a human of a [[ghost]], [[phantom]], or other [[supernatural]] being such as [[God]] or [[Satan]], or an appearance of a living person not physically present by ostensibly supernatural means. In colloquial speech, the word often refers simply to a ghost. |
* An '''[[apparition (supernatural) | apparition]]''' is an appearance to a human of a [[ghost]], [[phantom]], or other [[supernatural]] being such as [[God]] or [[Satan]], or an appearance of a living person not physically present by ostensibly supernatural means. In colloquial speech, the word often refers simply to a ghost. |
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** In [[Roman Catholic Church | Catholicism]], a number of [[Marian apparitions | apparitions of the Virgin Mary]] are celebrated. |
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* "Apparitions" was a highly successful single by the [[Matthew Good Band]], from their 1997 album ''[[Underdogs]]''. |
* "Apparitions" was a highly successful single by the [[Matthew Good Band]], from their 1997 album ''[[Underdogs]]''. |
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* In the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series, a [[person]] who is [[license]]d to '''apparate''' can [[Transport | move]] from one place to another. ''See: [[Magic (Harry Potter)#Apparition and Disapparition]]'' |
* In the ''[[Harry Potter]]'' series, a [[person]] who is [[license]]d to '''apparate''' can [[Transport | move]] from one place to another. ''See: [[Magic (Harry Potter)#Apparition and Disapparition]]'' |
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Revision as of 03:17, 6 August 2006
Generally, an apparition is the act or instance of appearing.
- In astronomy, certain sightings of celestial bodies are called apparitions.
- An apparition is an appearance to a human of a ghost, phantom, or other supernatural being such as God or Satan, or an appearance of a living person not physically present by ostensibly supernatural means. In colloquial speech, the word often refers simply to a ghost.
- In Catholicism, a number of apparitions of the Virgin Mary are celebrated.
- "Apparitions" was a highly successful single by the Matthew Good Band, from their 1997 album Underdogs.
- In the Harry Potter series, a person who is licensed to apparate can move from one place to another. See: Magic (Harry Potter)#Apparition and Disapparition
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