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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.
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.
The belief in demons and evil spirits predates Judeo-Christian theology. The ancient Babylonian and Assyrian cultures both had extensive demon classifications. This overview of Babylonian and Assyrian demonology explains the various classes of demons.
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.
According to Rabbi Isaac, demons were known to appear in the third air.
Sons of God, Sons of Israel, the Nephilim, the Rephaim, and the Flood Myth
