Ghost of priest cannot rest because he failed to say certain masses for the dead. (Cf. E341.3, Q521.6.) — Mythoi

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Ghost of priest cannot rest because he failed to say certain masses for the dead. (Cf. E341.3, Q521.6.)

The dead. · Ghosts and other revenants. · Ghosts and revenants – miscellaneous. · The unquiet grave. · view the constellation · filed as E415.3

Cited in the index

general Canada, Ireland, U.S.: *Baughman.

Within the index

Filed under Dead cannot rest until certain work is finished.

Filed beside it

Ghost returns to hunt lost article Dead rich man returns to rebuke his children who have kept the money he promised to the church Dead cannot rest until money debts are paid. (C.f. E351.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

Dead grateful for prayers Ghost laid when vow is fulfilled. (Cf. E415.3.) Penance: holding midnight mass until someone will make responses

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