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Demonology, Fallen Angels, and the Philosophy of Good and Evil
Demonology is the study of demons, evil spirits, and more generally, supernatural entities considered to be malevolent. Many religions – specifically Judaism and Christianity – are known to adopt the gods and goddesses of pagan cultures as demonic spirits, so what is considered “evil” or a “demon” is often subjective. Read articles about demonology below.
Discover how the Babylonians and Assyrians feared and interacted with five types of evil beings: the udug/utukku, the edimmu, the asag/asakku, the alu, and the lilu. Find out their origins, characteristics, functions, and representations in ancient texts and myths.
Lurianic Kabbalah, a school of Jewish mysticism founded by Rabbi Isaac Luria in the 16th century, presents a complex and intriguing cosmology that involves three demonic forces: Lilith, Samael, and Asmodeus. These three entities rule over the realms of air, fire, and water, respectively, and oppose God and humanity in various ways. They are also …
How did ancient semites deal with demon possession? Once a person came under the influence of demons, generally an exorcism was the only remedy. Here are some strategies sorcerer-priests used to banish evil spirits including magical preparations using various objects, incantations, and various magical rituals.
With so many types of demons wrecking havoc on human lives, the Babylonians, Assyrians and early Jews concocted numerous ways to deal with their menacing foes. One of their key weapons were in the form of rituals stressing the demon's name.
If you've ever woken up but felt paralyzed - or perhaps you've seen things, heard voices, or felt an evil presence. Relax - it's probably just sleep paralysis.
Over the years, I've gotten a lot of angry emails from people unhappy that a certain deity or spirit was listed as a "demon." Here's my reply.
Sons of God, Sons of Israel, the Nephilim, the Rephaim, and the Flood Myth
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