Demon
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A demon is a generally evil creature often personifying human torments. The term demon is often used synonymously with said torments. (TXF: "Fire") The study of demons is referred to as Demonology. (TXF: "Sanguinarium")
Many demons take on the form of human beings in their pursuit of tempting people. In the Middle Ages, demons often would appear in demonic form prior to tempting souls. However, by the 20th century and the advent of psychology, their demon forms did not have the desired effect, and appearing as demons would often create a condition where the person being tempted believed themself to be insane. (MM: "Somehow, Satan Got Behind Me")
The French image of the gargoyle is based upon images of devils, demons, and the mythological dragon, Gargoeui. (TXF: "Grotesque")
Popular culture based on demons include the video game Demon Space Drifter (TXF: "First Person Shooter"), and the song "Little Demon." (MM: "The Curse of Frank Black")
In 1994, FBI Agent Beatty stated that "fire" was a sort of "demon poetry." (TXF: "Fire")
In 1996, both John Mostow and FBI Agent Bill Patterson believed themselves to be possessed by a demonic gargoyle and as such murdered several men. (TXF: "Grotesque")
In 1997, FBI Special Agent Fox Mulder briefly believed that Dr. Lloyd was possessed by a demon. (TXF: "Sanguinarium")
Later that year, FBI Special Agent Dana Scully referred to cancer as a scientific form of demon possession. (TXF: "Memento Mori")
In 1998, a group of demons believed that Frank Black was able to perceive them in their demonic states. (MM: "Somehow, Satan Got Behind Me")
In 2001, FBI Special Agents John Doggett and Monica Reyes investigated what was believed to be ritual demon possession in West Virginia. (TXF: "Daemonicus")
[edit] Types of Demons
[edit] List of Demons
[edit] See Also
- atum nocturnem, the demon fetal harvest
