Related Names for Talking Board
That’s TALKING BOARD to you, so don’t call me Ouija!
The idea of communicating with spirits through devices has been around since 500 BC. When the Ouija board was “invented” and patented in the late 1800’s, the Ouija board stole all the glory from the common talking board! With the business skills and advertising talents of its inventor and the growing legends and lore that surround the Ouija board to this day, the term “talking board” became less well known as time passed. The talking board is based on ancient devices like tables and pendulums that were used to contact and communicate with spirits. The Ouija board is currently manufactured and distributed by Parker Brothers.
Other names for a talking board
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Witch board
The witch persecutions (that started in Europe in the mid-1400’s, jumped the Atlantic ocean, and continued on in the US till the early 1700’s) created a strong and public link between witches and communicating with spirits. -
Spirit board
It is believed spirits can be contacted and communicated with by using the talking board. -
Oracle board
Answers to questions are often sought from the talking board. Some users claim special powers to be able to interpret messages using a talking board. -
Mystic board
Mystics are believed to have a direct contact with the spirit world and have special intuitive powers. It is believed that the talking board can contribute to their knowledge of unseen things. -
Devil board
Used most commonly in Christian circles because it is believed the only spirit reached with a talking board is the devil and any “friendly” spirit, is just the devil impersonating passed on loved ones and other “friendly” spirits. -
Channeling board
It is believed the talking board will assist in channeling spirits and communicating with them. -
And, yes……Ouija board
(but please don’t call me Ouija!)-The inventor claimed the name was the ancient Egyptian word for “good luck”, later research proved him wrong. There are other claims to the source of the name Ouija board. One is that is was inspired by the Moroccan city, Oujda. Some claim it’s a combination of the French word “oui” and the German and Dutch word “ja”. Both words translate to “yes” in English.
Don’t call me Ouija, because now you know my other names.
Spiritualists
Why did Spiritualists invent the talking board?
