Abby and Alan dive into the history of demonic summoning, and its impact on horror. Embark with us on a shadowy expedition into the origins and evolutions of demonic summoning, where ancient gods were recast into sinister spirits under the unforgiving light of monotheism. From the Lesser Key of Solomon to the Hermetic Order of The Golden Dawn, we discuss the history of cultures and peoples who have attempted to summon demons. 

The notorious Warrens, Pazuzu from "The Exorcist," and even Black Phillip of "The Witch" fame make appearances, showcasing how horror films have shaped our understanding of the infernal. We also chat through the threads of historical rituals from modern horror, examining the authenticity filmmakers strive for when portraying ancient summoning rites.

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Sources

• Book by Ed Simon called PANDEMONIUM: An Illustrated History of Demonology 
• PBS article by David Crary of the Associated Press: Ancient but small in number, Zoroastrians confront depletion of their faith
• Archeology.org article by Eric A. Powell, called: The World of Egyptian Demons
• The Rationality of Renaissance Magic by Gregory W. Dawes
• Aliester Crowley’s autobiography: The Confessions of Aleister Crowley
• Book by Owen Davies: Grimoires: A History of Magic
• Vice article The Men Who Love to Worship The Devil and Summon Demons by Grace Wilson
• Book by Ronald Hutton: The Wild Hunt and The Witches Sabbath
• Wikipedia + IMDB

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