Haunted House? Here's some advice from ... (checks notes) Pliny the Younger

This blog post tells the story of the Stoic philosopher Athenodorus who rents a haunted mansion in ancient Athens and confronts the malevolent spirit haunting it. The story, which is an object lesson in the Stoic way of life, shows how Athenodorus calmly and rationally deals with the fear caused by the ghost, ultimately laying it to rest. The post also discusses Pliny the Younger's belief in ghosts and his view that fears must be confronted to be overcome.