Demons have haunted human imagination for millennia, appearing in religious texts, folklore, and modern media. From protective spirits in Mesopotamia to fallen angels in Christianity, from the asuras and rakshasas of Hinduism to Mara in Buddhism, demons have taken countless forms—and served countless roles. In this episode, we explore their history, their cultural impact, and why they continue to captivate our fears and imaginations today.

Episode Highlights

• 🔮 Across Cultures – Explore how demons are portrayed in Mesopotamia, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism.
• 👻 Folklore & Witchcraft – Learn about incubi, succubi, oni, dybbuks, and how modern witchcraft interprets demons today.
• 🕯️ Satanic Panic – How fear of demons fueled mass hysteria in the 1980s and 90s.
• 🎬 Pop Culture – Demons on the big screen, in music, and online, including creators like @stanzipotenza, @flickerspark_, @bmoprince, and @the_doodle_demon.
• 👁️ Paranormal Encounters – Famous cases like the Enfield Poltergeist and Latoya Ammons possession.
• ⚡ Modern Paranormal Investigators – Why so many investigations jump to “demonic activity” and how mean ghosts might actually explain the phenomena.

So grab your sage, your journal, and maybe a flashlight… it’s time to explore the dark corners of human belief and imagination.

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🔗 Check out the sources we used for this episode:

• Black, J. & Green, A. (1992). Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia: An Illustrated Dictionary. University of Texas Press.
• Russell, J. B. (1981). The Devil: Perceptions of Evil from Antiquity to Primitive Christianity. Cornell University Press.
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Association_of_Exorcists
• https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychology-exorcism-demonic-possession-0308137
• https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2014/01/25/the-disposession-of-latoya-ammons/4892553/