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<p>Created page with &quot;&#039;&#039;&#039;Demons&#039;&#039;&#039; are supernatural entities commonly associated with malevolence, temptation, chaos, and opposition to divine order across various religious, mythological, and cultural traditions. == Overview == Demons are typically described as spiritual beings or forces that act against the will of the divine, humanity, or cosmic harmony. The exact nature of demons varies widely between cultures: in some systems they are fallen angels, in others they are independent spiri...&quot;</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>&#039;&#039;&#039;Demons&#039;&#039;&#039; are supernatural entities commonly associated with malevolence, temptation, chaos, and opposition to divine order across various religious, mythological, and cultural traditions.<br /> <br /> == Overview ==<br /> <br /> Demons are typically described as spiritual beings or forces that act against the will of the divine, humanity, or cosmic harmony. The exact nature of demons varies widely between cultures: in some systems they are fallen angels, in others they are independent spirits or symbolic forces.<br /> <br /> The term &quot;demon&quot; comes from the Greek &#039;&#039;daimōn&#039;&#039;, which originally referred to a spirit or guiding force and was not inherently evil in early usage.<br /> <br /> == General Characteristics ==<br /> <br /> Demons are commonly associated with:<br /> <br /> * Temptation and moral corruption<br /> * Deception and illusion<br /> * Destruction and chaos<br /> * Possession or influence over humans (in some traditions)<br /> * Opposition to divine or cosmic order<br /> <br /> == Demons in Abrahamic Traditions ==<br /> <br /> === Christianity ===<br /> In Christian theology, demons are often understood as:<br /> <br /> * Fallen angels who rebelled against God<br /> * Servants or followers of Satan<br /> * Beings that seek to tempt and mislead humans<br /> <br /> They are frequently associated with spiritual warfare and moral struggle.<br /> <br /> === Judaism ===<br /> Jewish tradition includes varied concepts of evil spirits, such as:<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;Shedim&#039;&#039; (spirits or demons in folklore)<br /> * Entities associated with impurity or danger in mystical texts<br /> <br /> Interpretations vary between literal, symbolic, and folkloric understandings.<br /> <br /> === Islam ===<br /> In Islam, demonic beings are primarily associated with:<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Shayatin&#039;&#039;&#039; (rebellious forces, often linked to djinn)<br /> * Iblis and his followers<br /> * Entities that whisper and tempt humans away from God<br /> <br /> Islam distinguishes between angels (obedient) and djinn (free will), with some djinn becoming demonic in behavior.<br /> <br /> == Demons in Other Traditions ==<br /> <br /> === Ancient Mythologies ===<br /> Many mythologies include spirits or beings that resemble demons:<br /> <br /> * Mesopotamian evil spirits<br /> * Greek underworld daemons (not always evil originally)<br /> * Norse malevolent beings or giants in folklore<br /> <br /> === Modern Interpretations ===<br /> In modern spirituality and psychology, demons may represent:<br /> <br /> * Inner psychological struggles<br /> * Addictions or destructive impulses<br /> * Symbolic representations of fear or shadow aspects of the psyche<br /> <br /> == Classification of Demonic Beings ==<br /> <br /> Across traditions, demons are sometimes categorized as:<br /> <br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Fallen angels&#039;&#039;&#039; (Christian tradition)<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Rebellious djinn&#039;&#039;&#039; (Islamic tradition)<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Malevolent spirits&#039;&#039;&#039; (folk traditions)<br /> * &#039;&#039;&#039;Personifications of chaos or vice&#039;&#039;&#039; (symbolic systems)<br /> <br /> == Symbolism ==<br /> <br /> Demons commonly symbolize:<br /> <br /> * Temptation and moral failure<br /> * Inner darkness or shadow self<br /> * Chaos versus order<br /> * Deception and illusion<br /> * Fear and suffering<br /> <br /> Common symbolic imagery includes:<br /> <br /> * Horns, claws, or monstrous forms<br /> * Darkness, smoke, or fire<br /> * Chains or imprisonment<br /> * Serpents or serpentine figures<br /> <br /> == Demons vs Other Beings ==<br /> <br /> Demons are often contrasted with:<br /> <br /> * [[Angels]] – beings of obedience and divine service<br /> * [[Djinn]] – beings with free will (in Islamic theology)<br /> * Humans – beings of moral choice in physical form<br /> <br /> == Related Pages ==<br /> <br /> * [[Fallen Angels]]<br /> * [[Djinn]]<br /> * [[Angels]]<br /> * [[Angelology]]<br /> * [[Mythology &amp; Divine Beings]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Supernatural beings]]<br /> [[Category:Mythology &amp; Divine Beings]]<br /> [[Category:Spiritual entities]]</div>

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