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| Nowhere Man | Dec 27 2011, 12:15 AM Post #1 |
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What are Demons? by Demon Blogger The history of demons is long, varied, and almost universal, the concept appears in every culture I’ve studied and is surprisingly consistent around the world. But what are demons? Or at least, how are they usually depicted? The English word comes from ancient Greek (δαίμων daímōn – thanks Wikipedia!) and is a non-human, supernatural being that is almost always malevolent. They are sometimes referred to as “unclean spirits” and can take possession of human bodies, requiring exorcism to remove them – although I think there is a simpler explanation for this phenomenon. The idea of demons as fallen angels – followers of Satan who were cast out of heaven for disobedience to God – is a tradition of the monotheistic, Abrahamic religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. In other cultures, demons go by a variety of names: Chaldean mythology has seven evil deities known as shedu and depicted as winged bulls. Pre-Islamic Arabian beliefs include jinn, which are inferior deities and – interestingly – have many human qualities. They are considered to be generally benign towards humans, but some are also evil, much like the angels and demons of the later Abrahamic religions. Hinduism, with its multitude of deities, has many that can be classified as demons by our standards: Vetalas, Bhutas, Pishachas, Rakshasas, and Asuras. In Japan, creatures called Oni are prevalent in folklore and are usually depicted as humanoid creatures with sharp claws, wild hair, and horns. In Chinese, the word Shén has many meanings, including spirit, god, and deity. It may refer to both good and evil entities. Buddhism professes a belief in demons who torment sinners and tempt humans to sin, seeking to prevent their enlightenment, led by Mara, the “prince of darkness” or “Evil One.” There are so many variations from other cultures around the world that it would be impossible – for me, anyway – to list them all. Suffice it to say that demons are ubiquitous. But why? Is it something in human nature that “requires” us to have demons as well as benevolent deities in our belief system? Or do demons, as many beliefs suggest, predate humanity? Were they here before us? I believe they were. These creatures have existed before humanity and are supernatural. They have great power which they use to confuse and ensnare humanity, creating misery and feeding off its negative energy. They are the “first cause” of our suffering. To protect ourselves we must understand our spiritual enemy. We have to admit we have a problem – and we do: the ills of humanity and the world are the creation of demonic beings. Published: December 18, 2011 Filed Under: History, Myths URL: http://demonsonearth.wordpress.com/2011/12/18/what-are-demons/ Edited by Nowhere Man, Dec 27 2011, 12:17 AM.
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