Eidolism

Pronunciation: /ˈiˈaɪdəɫˈɪzəm/

Eidolism (noun)

  1. Belief that people or things have separate, ghost-like forms that can appear to others.
  2. A theory that explains visions as impressions of thin, shadowy bodies rather than real events.

Examples

  • Eidolism can mislead people with a false image belief.
  • Many myths spread because of eidolism and a false image belief.