Poltergeists

[Bill]

No: HPFGUIDX 30518

The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and Demonology defines a poltergeist
as follows: "Poltergeist is a German word signifying literally a 
spirit (geist) that makes a noise or uproar (polter). From the 
various accounts of what are termed poltergeist phenomena emerge 
the following typical manifestations - not every one, of course,
being found in every example.
1) Noises or knockings without apparent natural origin, on walls or 
ceilings, or footsteps on floors or staircases.
2) Uncontrolled movement (telekinesis) of small objects....which are 
sometimes broken and at other times come to rest slowly, in apparent 
defiance of gravity.
3) Disappearance of small objects and their subsequent recovery in 
unexpected hiding places.
4) Occasional major disasters, such as arson"
Some other interesting statements about poltergeists:
"In most recorded cases, poltergeist phenomena are found associated 
with some one person, often with younger children, especially 
girls......."
"People are not often physically injured by poltergeists......"
The Encyclopedia devotes 4 pages to poltergeists.
I would be interested in some thoughts on where Peeves fits into the 
above.