Many ancient civilizations had beliefs surrounding the hauntings of ghosts and malevolent spirits, and so they relied on careful rituals and exorcisms to keep the supernatural at bay. Read Part I Thieves, Murderers and Wizards Doomed to Haunt the Living in Africa Africa has a rich ancient tradition of folklore and myth involving the supernatural. Due to the mix of many faiths, the ancient beliefs vary, but ghosts abound in stories, and were thought to have great power over people. The tales were not only of ancestor spirits, but ghosts of dead kings or heroes. They were honored and remembered, much like Christian saints. Contrary to many belief systems, throughout many African traditions it is felt that rewards and punishments
