Ectenic Force

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Usage = Terminology
Name = Ectenic force
Origin = Professor M. Thury
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Definition = A force hypothesized to be the cause of movement, sounds and apport reported during séances
Characteristics = Movement of objects, generation of sound (tapping) with no visible/identifiable physical source
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See_Also = Psychokinesis,
Psi

Ectenic force is said to be a form of spiritual energy emitted by a medium, that allows them to manipulate objects without apparent physical contact. Its existence was initially hypothesized by Count Agenor de Gasparin, to explain the phenomena of table turning and tapping during séances. Ectenic force was named by de Gasparin's colleague, M. Thury, a professor of Natural History at the Academy of Geneva. Between then, de Gasparin and Thury conducted a number of experiments in Ectenic force, and claimed some success. Their work was not independently verified. Blavatsky H. P. "ISIS UNVEILED: A Master-Key to the Mysteries of Ancient and Modern Science and Theology", Theosophical University Press] (Paperback) Randi, James. Clarke, Arthur C. (1997-03-15) "An Encyclopedia of Claims, Frauds, and Hoaxes of the Occult and Supernatural", St. Martin's Griffin, ISBN 0312151195]

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