John Wesley (1703–1791), founder of the Methodist movement, reported hauntings by a poltergeist at his residence. The spirit allegedly appeared in the form of a basset hound and a rabbit, both disappearing when touched. Such supernatural accounts form part of Methodist and English religious folklore.
Wesley
Creature Types: Poltergeist
Mythological/Cultural Origins: Christian, English
Roles/Functions in Lore: Haunted Victim
Literary Sources/Traditions: Methodist Tradition, Religious Folklore
Historical/Legendary Time Periods: Eighteenth Century
Attributes/Powers: Haunting, Shape-shifting
Alignments/Moral Standings: Ambiguous
