Demons

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INTRODUCTION & HISTORY
Demons (daemons or daimons)are evil creatures or fallen angels said to live in hell, the domain ofSatan, the adversary of the Abrahamic god, Yahweh or Jehovah and/or the embodiment of evil, corruption and sin. Demons are sometimes thought of as just evil, independent spirits. They are known for possessing people or stealing their souls.

The original concept of daemons lack "evil" connotations, as a demon was merely a spiritual force within a person. The Greek term 'daimon,' from which the term comes, means 'higher beings.' In Ancient Greek philosophy demons are mentioned in the works of Plato. Most of the modern interpretation of demons is influenced by Christian mistranslation of the Hebrew-written Old Testament and the Greek-written New Testament. In Christianity, demons are fallen angels, specifically ones who fell fighting alongside Yahweh's adversary Lucifer (Satan). Other demons include the "sons of god" who fell in the Book of Genesis. A demon represents pure evil, and non-Christian traditions, chiefly pagan or gnostic ones, were characterized or described as "demonic," for political purposes.

DEMONS IN POPULAR MYTH
There is rarely a distinction made between a spiritual demon and a flesh-demon. When demons are thought of evil spirits, they can be conjured and [unsafely] controlled. As flesh creatures they tend to act on their own self interest or that of the Devil (Satan). Spiritual demons also play the role of possession spirits. They also haunt people unless they are driven off. In demon-lore, demons can be exorcised or removed by religious experts such as priests.In modern belief, demons are very much feared creatures. Demonology is a legitimate study which categorizes demon.

Demons that are flesh creatures are described as having goat-like legs and horns. They are often portrayed with claws and are very hairy. The imagery is likely influenced by the Bible.

DEMONS in POPULAR CULTURE
Rosemary's Baby, 1968

The Exorcist, 1973

Demons, 1985

Constantine, 2005

Supernatural, 2005-present

Drag Me to Hell, 2009
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