lady in white

A lady in white is a ghostly female figure, typically depicted wearing a flowing white dress or gown, who appears in folklore and ghost stories across many cultures.

These spirits are usually associated with tragic deaths—often involving betrayal, lost love, or violence—and haunt specific locations like old houses, bridges, or roadsides: They say a lady in white appears on the anniversary of her murder.

The white clothing traditionally symbolizes purity, innocence, or a wedding dress, adding pathos to the haunting.