Do You Believe in Reincarnation?
Reincarnation can be a rather controversial topic. But whether you're a believer or not, these alleged bizarre cases of reincarnation might send a chill down your spine.
Dorothy Eady
The first case of reincarnation we'll be diving into is Dorothy Eady's. Born in 1904, Eady suffered a terrible accident when she was only three years old.
National Geographic, Egypt: Quest for Eternity (1982)
Dorothy Eady: She "Died"
Eady fell down a flight of stairs and was pronounced dead. However, this tragedy was short-lived.
Just one hour later, her parents made a shocking discovery. They found Eady her in her room, playing as if nothing had happened. However, there was something strange about their little girl.
National Geographic, Egypt: Quest for Eternity (1982)
Dorothy Eady: Her Accent Was Different
Allegedly, Eady's speech pattern and accent had changed—and according to multiple accounts, she kept repeating that she wanted to "go home". But that was only the beginning.
National Geographic, Egypt: Quest for Eternity (1982)
Dorothy Eady: She Had A Connection To Egypt
According to The New York Times, the following year, Eady and her family paid a visit to the British Museum in London. However, Eady's behavior was bizarre. When she saw the Egyptian statues, she bestowed kisses upon their feet. And that wasn't all.
National Geographic, Egypt: Quest for Eternity (1982)
Dorothy Eady: She Knew Something Wasn't Right
Eady's reaction was jaw-dropping when she set eyes on an image of the Temple of Seti I in Abydos, Egypt.
Distressed, she cried out, "Where are the trees? Where are the gardens"? Keep in mind, this temple had been constructed in 13th-century BCE. It gets weirder.
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Dorothy Eady: She Returned Home
In 1931, Dorothy Eady married an Egyptian man and moved to Egypt. When she touched down in her new country, she reportedly kissed the ground; she felt as though she'd finally returned home.
But who was Eady, really?
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Dorothy Eady: She Was A Reincarnated Priestess
According to Eady, she was a reincarnation of an Egyptian priestess name Bentreshyt—and Bentreshyt had a disturbing story. Bentreshyt was only 12 when she became a "consecrated virgin of Isis". However, her life took a dark turn when she became the lover of Pharaoh Seti I.
She became pregnant with his child.
To escape the ensuing scandal and trial, Bentreshyt took her own life.
Dorothy Eady: She Had No Training
Even non-believers will have a hard time disputing Dorothy Eady's unnerving story. It seems as though she truly was Bentreshyt. For instance, though she had no formal training, Eady became a translator for the Egypt Exploration Society. And the proof didn't end there.
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Dorothy Eady: She Passed An Impossible Test
The Antiquities Department's chief inspector was undoubtedly suspicious of Dorothy Eady's claims. He put her to the test, challenging her to find the Temple of Seti's wall paintings. This was, in theory, an impossible task as the general public had never been notified of the location.
Shockingly, Dorothy Eady was able to find every painting.
Not only that, but she also located the gardens.
National Geographic, Egypt: Quest for Eternity (1982)
James Leininger
The story of James Leininger might be one of the more famous reincarnation cases. Leininger was a four-year-old boy from Louisiana who claimed to be the reincarnation was of WWII pilot.
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James Leininger: He Had Horrifying Nightmares
When Leininger was only two, his parents made a chilling observation.
He'd experience terrifying nightmares where he'd wake crying, "Airplane crash! Plane on fire! Little man can't get out"! But that wasn't the only clue.
James Leininger: He Was An Expert
You see, Leininger had unexplainable knowledge about WWII aircraft. When his mother called a part of his toy plane a bomb, the toddler corrected her, pointing out that it was actually a drop tank. He was correct.
James Leininger: His Knowledge Was Shocking
On another occasion, Leininger corrected a documentary narrator who referred to a Japanese plan as a Zero. He believed that the plane was a Tony. Again, he was correct.
James Leininger: He Was A Different James
According to James Leininger, in his past life, his name had also been James. He also claimed that he'd flown his plane off a ship called Natoma.
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James Leininger: They Traced His Memories
Turns out, there was indeed a WWII aircraft carrier that matched Leininger's description, it was named the USS Natoma Bay. But that wasn't even the most shocking part. A man named James Huston had been a pilot in one of the ship's squadrons.
Huston had lost his life in action.
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James Leininger: The Skeptics Blamed His Parents
Some naysayers argued that Leininger's parents were responsible for his uncanny memories of WWII. In response, Leininger's father said, “I was the original skeptic, but the information James gave us was so striking and unusual. If someone wants to look at the facts and challenge them, they’re welcome to examine everything we have".
Uttara Huddar
Born in 1941, Uttara Huddar hailed from an affluent family.
She came from Nagpur, a city in India. By the time she reached the age of 30, Uttara was still single, had two master's degrees, and spoke Marathi. This was when she started vocalizing a strange desire: She wanted to discover "a place where she thought she belonged".
Uttara Huddar: She Had An Alternate Personality
It wasn't long before Uttara's alternate personality began to rear its head—and its name was Sharada. The details of this personality were astounding.
Reportedly, Sharada spoke a completely different language that Uttara couldn't understand—a dialect of Bengali that was 150 years old.
Uttara Huddar: She Had Unexplainable Knowledge
Uttara's alternate personality Sharada knew things that were simply unexplainable. Sharada didn't have any knowledge of modern technology, but she did know everything to do with Bengali traditions. She was familiar with Bengali fashion, cuisine, geography, and practices.
But this was only the tip of the iceberg.
Uttara Huddar: She Remembered Her Tragic End
Uttara's alternate personality also had distinct memories. Most notably, she remembered how she lost her life: a cobra had bitten her toe. Even wilder? When Uttara's mother was pregnant with her, she had strange dreams of a cobra biting her toe.
Uttara Huddar: She Listed Off Their Names
Perhaps the most unsettling detail about Uttara Huddar's story is when she was able to correctly name people from Sharada's genealogical tree.
Ryan Hammond
A recent case of reincarnation would be that of Ryan Hammond.
In 2015, Hammond was just 10 years old. However, he made headlines when he claimed to be the reincarnation of Marty Martyn—a Hollywood actor who passed in 1964.
Ryan Hammond: He Felt Homesick
Similar to some other reincarnation stories, the young boy expressed a deep desire to go "home". Hammond would tell his mother, "Mommy, I'm so homesick".
Ryan Hammond: He Was Like An Old Man
Ryan Hammond's mother Cyndi described him in a chilling way, saying he was "like a little old man who couldn't remember all the details of his life. He was so frustrated and sad.
Ryan Hammond: He Found A Picture Of Himself
While going through these books with his mother, Hammond suddenly yelled out, "Mama, that guy's me! The old me"! He pointed to an actor from 1932's Night After Night—Marty Martyn.
Ryan Hammond: His Mother Believed Him
It seems as though Cyndi had no doubts when it came to her son's wild claims:
“I was shocked. I never thought that we’d find the person he thought he was. Ryan had talked about his other life and been so unhappy, and now we had something to go on”.
Ryan Hammond: He Knew Things
Now, it might be difficult to believe Ryan Hammond's claims of being the Hollywood star Marty Martyn—but he did know certain things about the actor that weren't common knowledge.
Ryan Hammond: He Knew Intimate Details About Marty Martyn's Life
For instance, Hammond knew that Martyn had purchased his six-year-old a dog that she didn't appreciate.
He also knew that the actor had a Black maid and never allowed anyone to take his green car for a spin. Apparently, there was a list of 47 details that Hammond got right.
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Ryan Hammond: He Even Knew His Previous Address
Hammond even made a shocking statement about his previous address. He said that he lived somewhere with a "rock" in it. Where did Marty Martyn once live?
825 N. Roxbury.
Sonam Wangdu
Sonam Wangdu was born in 1991 in Seattle. At the age of two, he came to the stunning realization that he was a reincarnation of the Tibetan lama, Dezhung Rinpoche I. But there were clues pointing to this destiny from before his birth.
Sonam Wangdu: Destined To Be The Next Reincarnation
Reportedly, Wangdu's mother had had visions, as well as her lama—but that wasn't all. The third reincarnation of Deazhung Rinpoche stated, "I will be reborn in Seattle". All signs pointed to Wangdu as the next reincarnation.
Sonam Wangdu: He Left His Family Behind
In 1996, Wangdu—now called Trulku-la, meaning "reincarnation"—began a brand new life. He said goodbye to his family and journeyed to Kathmandu, Nepal to be raised by monks. He spent his days studying Tibetan Buddhism, and when he grew up, he became the head of the monastery.
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Vladimir Levinski
Born in the 1930s, Vladimir Levinski had an unbelievable talent. He was so good at the piano that he taught himself to become a concert pianist. He didn't need any lessons, confessing, "I have no time for them, I have a technique of my own".
Vladimir Levinski: He Believed He Was A Famous Composer
Levinski's remarkable gift led him to believe that he was actually a reincarntion of the famed pianist, Franz Lizst.
But based on the evidence, it's likely that Levinski's claims were rooted in a deep obsession.
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Vladimir Levinski: His Obsession Caused Disruptions
During one of his concerts on January 23, 1952, Levinski ruffled his audience's feathers. He paused his music to speak about Franz Lizst. Seemingly out of touch, Levinski called the performance a "tremendous success" despite the discontent of the concert goers.
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