Illuminating the Dark Side’s Spirits, Fiends, Devils, and Demons.
Throughout human history, we have been obsessed with the dark opposites of God and angels, light, and mercy. Whether it is our religious and sacred texts, folklore and myths of old, legends, fairy tales, novels, or the movies and television shows of today, the dark entities enthrall us, terrify us, and remind us of the dualities of life. But where did they originate? Are they real? Does every religion or region of the world include them?
Exploring over two dozen religious traditions, myths, folkloric and spiritual traditions, the world of the supernatural, and the demons, the Devil, and fallen angels in today’s pop culture, Demons, the Devil, and Fallen Angels is a comprehensive resource of the many faces of the devil, his minions, ominous deities, and the darker side of nature and ourselves. From ancient demon worship to modern Satanism, the bloody era of the Inquisitions and later witch burnings to the Satanic Panic of the late-twentieth century, and secret occult societies to Hitler’s involvement with demonology, this book covers it all!
You’ll learn about the key figures in history associated with demons and the Devil, the worshiping of the dark forces, and the lives of Aleister Crowle, John Dee, and Anton La Vey, as well as well-known figures who were alleged Satanists, some of whom may surprise you! Also featured are dozens of examples of links between demons/fallen angels and aliens, cryptids, apparitions and poltergeists, and IDEs (interdimensional entities). Were the demons of the Bible possibly ancient alien visitors? Are alien abductions and poltergeists really demons in disguise? Is Slender Man a modern day demonic entity … or totally fake?
This fascinating look at Satan, evil spirits, and their 10, 000-year history has 120 photographs, drawings, and illustrations to bring the portraits of over 200 demons and fallen angels to shivering life. Demons, the Devil, and Fallen Angels also includes a helpful bibliography and an extensive index, adding to its usefulness. It is a comprehensive, clear, and objective look at a subject that fills most people with fear and dread. Yet the presence of dark angels continues to remain a part of our human experience, our popular culture, and our spiritual understandings. Come and explore the shadowy side of existence and its integral part of our nature.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction
1. The Roots of All Evil 2. The Devil and His Counterparts in Folklore and Religious Traditions 3. Fallen Angels 4. Spirits, Elves, Cryptids, IDES, and Other Nasty Entities 5. Demonic Places 6. Possessed Property: Dolls, Ouija Boards, and Other Demonic Objects 7. Demonology, Exorcisms, and Demonic Possession 8. The Dark Arts: The Occult, Satanism, and Witchcraft 9. The Devil, Demons, and Fallen Angels in Pop Culture 10. Rituals, Practices, Deals, and Communication with Demons and the Devil 11. Personal Stories of Possession and Exorcisms
Appendices A to Z Listing of Satan Counterparts across Cultures Demon Classifications Fallen Angels by Name
Further Reading Index
Über den Autor
For nearly two decades,
Larry Flaxman has been actively involved in paranormal research and hands-on field investigation, emphasizing the scientific method to unexplained phenomena. He is the President and Senior Researcher of the Arkansas Paranormal and Anomalous Studies Team (ARPAST). His books, with Marie D. Jones, include
11:11 The Time Prompt Phenomenon, Mind Wars and
This Book Is from the Future. He has appeared on the Discovery Channel’s
Ghost Lab and the History Channel’s
Ancient Aliens. His numerous radio credits include
Coast to Coast with George Noory, The Shirley Mac Laine Show, The Jeff Rense Show, Rob Mc Connell’s X-Zone, TAPS Family Radio, and
Paranormal Podcast. He resides in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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