Demonology and Devil-lore VOLUME II. The Devil. Annotated and Illustrated
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Alicia Editions
Fr. 34.90
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Beschreibung
Produktdetails
Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
02.08.2021
Verlag
Alicia EditionsSeitenzahl
400
Maße (L/B/H)
22.9/15.2/2.3 cm
Gewicht
647 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-2-35728-877-5
A major historical study of the Devil and the evolution of demon beliefs across civilizations. This fascinating work explores how cultures imagined Satan, demons, and spirits of evil, revealing how ancient myths, religious traditions, and folklore combined to shape the figure of the Devil. Across centuries, pagan deities became demons, supernatural beings were transformed into devils, and religious traditions reshaped earlier beliefs. Drawing on sources from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, Moncure Daniel Conway examines the many forms of the Devil in theology, legend, and popular superstition. From Mephistopheles and Beelzebub to spectral apparitions and spirits of darkness, this volume reveals the extraordinary diversity of devil traditions. Both scholarly and engaging, this classic work remains one of the most important historical explorations of the Devil and the origins of demonology, offering a unique perspective on humanity's enduring fascination with evil and the supernatural. This annotated and illustrated edition includes explanatory notes and carefully selected illustrations that help modern readers navigate one of the most influential studies ever written on devil lore.
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