Demons

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On this episode of Arcane Answers, the hosts delve into the fascinating and frightening world of demons, demonic possession, and familiars. The episode traces the evolution of these beliefs from the 16th and 17th centuries to the present day. In the early modern period, demonology was considered a serious academic field, combining theology and medicine. Symptoms of possession, such as convulsions, uttering blasphemies, and speaking in unknown languages, were believed to be a true invasion of a person's will. The hosts note that the symptoms exhibited by a "demoniac" were shaped by their religion; for instance, a Catholic would react to the Eucharist, while a Protestant would react to the Bible. This era's cases of possession were often linked to accusations of witchcraft and the subsequent witch trials. The podcast then explores the modern view, w ...