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Demonology
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Demonology
Different Views:
- Christianity
- Hinduism
- Ancient Greek
Basic Info:
- Almost every culture or religion has demons or demon-like creatures. ( by demon-like I mean the biblical view of demons.)
- Demons have powers and usually use their powers for evil.
Christianity:
- Demons are seen as fallen angels.
- Their purpose is to make christians walk more difficult and lead them astray from God.
- Demons are seen as followers of Satan or his minions.
- Some Christians believe that gods, demigods, and creatures of other beliefs were demons who tried to lead people away from God, which they did.
Greek:
- Also had many gods.
- No "demons" but evil gods, and fierce creatures.
- They have a god who reins over the underworld which is very similar to Hell.
Hinduism:
- Hinduism is the main religion in India.
- Hindus believe in thousands of gods.
- They do not have anything they would actually call a "demon".
- Some of their gods have demon-like characteristics.
- Kali- Goddess of destruction.
- Shiva- When angry causes mass destruction.
- Durga- Goddess of wrath.
- Shani- Lord who becomes angry very quickly
Demon-like figures:
- Hades- ruler of underworld
- Aeceus- judge of underworld
- Area- curses
- Thanatus- Demon like winged creature.
- Styx- goddess of underworld
- these are just a few examples of the many Greek gods of the Underworld and evil.
Conclusion:
- Many religions and cultures have different views of demons or evil beings that could be seen as demons in Christian views, and further proves the existance of demons.
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