ABSTRACT
Ghosts, ancestors, and vampires are transformed human beings. However, there are many supernatural beings that generally do not have human origins. These supernatural beings include gods and spirits. However, there are many supernatural beings that generally do not have human origins. Although there is a tremendous variety of gods that can be listed, certain types seem to appear over and over as we move from society to society. This chapter looks at two of the predictions Guy Swanson tested that concern the number and nature of supernatural beings. Supernatural power can be attained from guardian spirits in visions and in dreams. Goddesses have been important figures in many religious systems. Most of the religions that we have discussed and most religions that have existed in the world have been polytheistic; that is, they recognize many deities. However, many people in the world today belong to one of the large monotheistic.
