The most common type of ghost is often depicted as a spirit that remains attached to a particular place, such as a house, a cemetery, or a battlefield.

Manifestation is the term used to describe the physical manifestations of a poltergeist, such as moving objects, knocking on walls, or causing electrical disturbances.

In Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations,' the character Miss Havisham is associated with a poltergeist that haunts her home, Satis House.

In 'The Shining,' the Grady Twins are the ghosts of two young girls who were murdered in the Overlook Hotel and continue to haunt its corridors.

A wraith is a type of ghost that is often depicted as a shadowy or ethereal figure, sometimes associated with a person who has recently died.

Burning sage is a common practice in many cultures to cleanse a space and ward off negative energies, including ghosts.

Sarah Winchester, the widow of William Winchester, is believed to be the ghost that haunts the Winchester Mystery House, which she continuously expanded and renovated in an attempt to appease the spirits of those killed by Winchester rifles.

Edvard Munch's iconic painting 'The Scream' features a ghostly figure with an anguished expression, often interpreted as a representation of existential anxiety.

A fetch is a type of ghost that is believed to be a double or counterpart of a living person, often associated with an object that belonged to them.

Carol Anne Freeling is the youngest daughter of the Freeling family in the movie 'Poltergeist,' who is abducted by ghosts and communicates with them through a television set.

Edith Vanderbilt, the wife of George Vanderbilt, is believed to be the ghost that haunts the Biltmore Estate, often seen wandering the halls of the mansion.

In William Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet,' the ghost of Hamlet's father appears to him and reveals that he was murdered by his brother Claudius.

A vengeful spirit is a type of ghost that is believed to be seeking revenge for a wrong that was done to them while they were alive.

Henry James' novella 'The Turn of the Screw' tells the story of a governess who is hired to care for two children in a remote country house and becomes convinced that the house is haunted by ghosts.

Abraham Lincoln is believed to be the ghost that haunts the White House, often seen walking the halls or appearing in the Oval Office.