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My Brother Michael

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by Mary Stewart

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What does the phrase "appease his shade" mean?
Jen Making peace with his ghost. People in ancient times especially believed that dead friends and relatives might haunt them over the way they had died o…moreMaking peace with his ghost. People in ancient times especially believed that dead friends and relatives might haunt them over the way they had died or over problems they had in life. And so they would do something to fix it. For example, if the dead loved one had been murdered, then the surviving family was supposed to hunt down the killer. (less)
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