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Medieval ghost stories featured rotten flesh, the walking dead and spoon‑stealing spirits

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The provided evidence confirms that wandering spirits and the restless dead were common in medieval literature, recorded in a wide variety of works. It does not specify which authors wrote these stories, nor does it provide dates for when these stories were written or when they were popular. The evidence only states that such stories existed and were recorded, without offering details on their specific content, cultural impact, or historical context beyond the general description of 'wandering spirits' and 'restless dead'.

Key points

• Medieval literature frequently featured stories of wandering spirits and the restless dead.

Context

Medieval literature often included tales of wandering spirits and the restless dead, recorded in a wide variety of works.

Limitations

The evidence does not specify which authors wrote these stories, nor does it provide dates for when these stories were written or when they were popular.

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