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Definition:A " spell" {Spirituality} is any influence that can control the mind or character; fascination or a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "a manic state". A spell derives from the African culture. Symptoms: A spell can be described as an individual crying,shouting,or actually speaking to a deceased individual. There is no specific way that an individual can tell if they someone is experiencing a spell. People of the African culture may use "spell" as an explanation for certain behaviors in children or adults that have a slight mental issue. The elderly are more likely to speak of a spell. A spell can also be confused with schizophrenia. There is not a time limit on how long a spell can last. A spell usually ceases when the individual has ran out of breath. the likely hood of an individual committing suicide or murder from a spell is slim to none. A spell is simply a African term.

Sources:http://www.thefreedictionary.com/spell

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Wikepedia: Spells:Spell(parnormal) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spell_(paranormal)