Tobin's Spirit Guide
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Tobin's Spirit Guide often referred to simply as Tobin's is a fictional guide book from the fictional universe
of the Ghostbusters franchise
. It was first introduced in 1984 in the movie Ghostbusters
. After its first reference in Ghostbusters it was referred to several times in other productions of the franchise, e.g. the Ghostbusters video games.
Tobin's provides information about miscellaneous ghost
s, spirit
s, spectres, demon
s, deities
, etc. It is generally used to look up the history, strength and weaknesses of certain supernatural beings. It is quite extensive, providing for example information about the three ghosts of Christmas (Ghost of Christmas past
, Ghost of Christmas present
, Ghost of Christmas future) and various figures from ancient mythologies, such as Fenris and Surt
.
It is unclear when it was written and what the background of the author was. It is only known that the author's name was Tobin (Portram Campbell Tobin) and that it was written some time in the early 20th century.
Tobin's Spirit Guide has become so famous that several non fictional books have been released using the title Tobin's Spirit Guide.
Fictional universe
A fictional universe is a self-consistent fictional setting with elements that differ from the real world. It may also be called an imagined, constructed or fictional realm ....
of the Ghostbusters franchise
Ghostbusters (franchise)
Ghostbusters is a supernatural comedy multi-media franchise created in 1984. Its inception was for the movie Ghostbusters, released on June 8, 1984 by Columbia Pictures. It centered around a group of eccentric New York City parapsychologists who investigate and capture ghosts for a living...
. It was first introduced in 1984 in the movie Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters is a 1984 American science fiction comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis. The film stars Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Sigourney Weaver, Harold Ramis, and Rick Moranis and follows three eccentric parapsychologists in New York City, who start a...
. After its first reference in Ghostbusters it was referred to several times in other productions of the franchise, e.g. the Ghostbusters video games.
Tobin's provides information about miscellaneous ghost
Ghost
In traditional belief and fiction, a ghost is the soul or spirit of a deceased person or animal that can appear, in visible form or other manifestation, to the living. Descriptions of the apparition of ghosts vary widely from an invisible presence to translucent or barely visible wispy shapes, to...
s, spirit
Spirit
The English word spirit has many differing meanings and connotations, most of them relating to a non-corporeal substance contrasted with the material body.The spirit of a living thing usually refers to or explains its consciousness.The notions of a person's "spirit" and "soul" often also overlap,...
s, spectres, demon
Demon
call - 1347 531 7769 for more infoIn Ancient Near Eastern religions as well as in the Abrahamic traditions, including ancient and medieval Christian demonology, a demon is considered an "unclean spirit" which may cause demonic possession, to be addressed with an act of exorcism...
s, deities
Deity
A deity is a recognized preternatural or supernatural immortal being, who may be thought of as holy, divine, or sacred, held in high regard, and respected by believers....
, etc. It is generally used to look up the history, strength and weaknesses of certain supernatural beings. It is quite extensive, providing for example information about the three ghosts of Christmas (Ghost of Christmas past
Ghost of Christmas Past
The Ghost of Christmas Past is a character in the well-known work of the English novelist Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.The Ghost of Christmas Past was the first of the three spirits that haunted the miser. Ebenezer Scrooge in order to prompt him to repent...
, Ghost of Christmas present
Ghost of Christmas Present
The Ghost of Christmas Present is a character in one of the best-known works of the English novelist Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol. The Spirit closely resembles Father Christmas from local folklore....
, Ghost of Christmas future) and various figures from ancient mythologies, such as Fenris and Surt
Surtr
In Norse mythology, Surtr or Surt is an eldjötunn. Surtr is attested in the Poetic Edda, compiled in the 13th century from earlier traditional sources, and the Prose Edda, written in the 13th century by Snorri Sturluson...
.
It is unclear when it was written and what the background of the author was. It is only known that the author's name was Tobin (Portram Campbell Tobin) and that it was written some time in the early 20th century.
Tobin's Spirit Guide has become so famous that several non fictional books have been released using the title Tobin's Spirit Guide.