What do we really know about succubi? As far as can be seen from movies and literature, they aren’t usually regarded with fear—although they should be. The idea of a run-in with a succubus, a female sex demon, is usually considered an arousing fantasy—those who have experienced them first-hand would strenuously disagree. There are numerous posts on Reddit that offer details of … [Read more...] about A Look Into the Succubus
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From the Original Vampires to Modern Representations in Movies
Photography by Racheal Lomas Have you ever wondered where the modern vampire first appeared within human history? Well, any documentation outside of ancient mythology came with historic value, from credible sources such as historian William of Newburgh. Due to his reputation as a noteworthy and careful historian, his History of English Affairs serves as one of the earliest … [Read more...] about From the Original Vampires to Modern Representations in Movies
Looking At Satanic Worship, Demons, and Dark Magic Through History and Films
There is always a cause for panic for some when the words "Satanic" or "Devil" worship is uttered—people have gone to jail over such accusations of satanic crimes as recently as the 1990s. The so-called "Satanic Panic" of the eighties and nineties pursued an imaginary evil, yet left so many innocent lives ruined. Unlike the cults that led the victims of Jim Jones, a cult leader … [Read more...] about Looking At Satanic Worship, Demons, and Dark Magic Through History and Films
History of Demons, Possessions, Exorcisms, and the Films They Inspire.
History of Possession and the Church On the topic of possessions, it is widely believed that a person’s mind and soul can be possessed by spirits, whether by man, demon, or god. Prior to the biblical explanation of possession, in ancient Greece, the pagans put an emphasis on the belief that the gods would interfere with their daily lives. Their idea of possession was when a … [Read more...] about History of Demons, Possessions, Exorcisms, and the Films They Inspire.
Telling the Difference Between Demonic Entities
Possession movies, even when they are highly religious in context, bring in huge crowds of fans, starting with The Exorcist (1973) and continuing on throughout the years, we never really get down to the brass tacks of demonic entities, who they are—or might be—and the people they have affected. Demon lore is complex in every religion and affiliated culture, there are elaborate … [Read more...] about Telling the Difference Between Demonic Entities