The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

The Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology explores this dark aspect of folklore and religion and the role that demons play in the modern world. This comprehensive resource presents more than 400 entries and more than 80 black-and-white photographs documenting beliefs about demons and demonology from ancient history to the present. Key topics covered include:Demons in different cultural and religious traditionsDemons in folklore and popular cultureExorcism and other means of confronting demonsHistorical cases of possession and demon activityThe history of demonologyMagic and witchcraftPossession and other demonic phenomenaModern-day demonologists and exorcistsStrange creatures and entities related to demonsTypes of demons.