Demonology and Devil-lore by Moncure Daniel Conway
"Demonology and Devil-lore" by Moncure Daniel Conway is a scholarly examination of the cultural and historical development of demons and the concept of evil throughout different mythologies, written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the origins, classifications, and societal implications of demonic figures, tracing a lineage from ancient deities to the present-day representations of evil. The author aims to explore the psychological and anthropological underpinnings of these beliefs whileshowcasing numerous illustrations that accompany the text, enhancing the reader's understanding of the themes discussed. The opening of the work presents Conway's motivations and preliminary thoughts on the study of demonology. He reflects on the profound influence of ancient myths and how primitive beliefs have given way to a more intellectual understanding of demons, emphasizing the idea that early representations of deities were often dualistic, embodying both good and evil. Conway discusses how specific names and characteristics of demons evolved over time, balancing their initial reverence with the degradation that followed the rise of competing religions. Through historical anecdotes, including myths from various cultures and personal observations, he sets the stage for a detailed exploration of these supernatural entities and their ongoing impact on human society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Conway, Moncure Daniel, 1832-1907 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 10033684 |
| Title | Demonology and Devil-lore |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Mythology |
| Subject | Demonology |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 40686 |
| Release Date | Sep 6, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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