How do beloved gods become monsters? Drawing from Moncure Daniel Conway's Demonology and Devil-Lore, this deep dive explores one of the most fascinating and overlooked transformations in religious history: the process by which victorious civilizations turned the gods of conquered peoples into demons, devils, and monsters. From gargoyles on cathedral rooftops and the demonization of Baal and Beelzebub to the transformation of Norse gods, pagan spirits, fairies, werewolves, and the rise of Satan himself, this episode reveals how power reshapes mythology and rewrites cultural memory. Along the way, we examine religious conquest, theological propaganda, folklore, dualism, the origins of demons, and the psychological need for an ultimate source of evil. More than a history of religion, this is a story about power, identity, storytelling, and how societies create villains. If you enjoy mythology, ancient history, religious history, folklore, anthropology, psychology, and the rise and fall of civilizations, this episode offers a fascinating look at how winners shape the stories future generations inherit.