Demons And Spirits Of The Land

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2015-07-17
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781620554005

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Demons and Spirits of the Land by Claude Lecouteux Pdf

An exploration of the wild spirits that once roamed the lands and inhabited the waters and the pagan rites used to gain their good will • Explores medieval stories and folk traditions of brownies, fairies, giants, dragons, will-o’-the-wisps, and demons • Explains the specific rites performed to negotiate with the local spirits and ensure their permission before building on new land • Shows how these beliefs carried through to modern times, especially in architecture Our pagan ancestors knew that every forest has brownies and fairies, every spring its lady, and every river malevolent beings in its depths. They told tales of giants in the hills, dragons in the lakes, marshes swarming with will-o’-the-wisps, and demons and wild folk in the mountains who enjoyed causing landslides, avalanches, and floods. They both feared and respected these entities, knowing the importance of appeasing them for safe travel and a prosperous homestead. Exploring medieval stories, folk traditions, spiritual place names, and pagan rituals of home building and site selection, Claude Lecouteux reveals the multitude of spirits and entities that once inhabited the land before modern civilization repressed them into desert solitude, impenetrable forests, and inaccessible mountains. He explains how, to our ancestors, enclosing a space was a sacred act. Specific rites had to be performed to negotiate with the local spirits and ensure proper placement and protection of a new building. These land spirits often became the household spirit, taking up residence in a new building in exchange for permission to build on their territory. Lecouteux explores Arthurian legends, folk tales, and mythology for evidence of the untamed spirits of the wilderness, such as giants, dragons, and demons, and examines the rites and ceremonies used to gain their good will. Lecouteux reveals how, despite outright Church suppression, belief in these spirits carried through to modern times and was a primary influence on architecture, an influence still visible in today’s buildings. The author also shows how our ancestors’ concern for respecting nature is increasingly relevant in today’s world.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 239 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-09-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781108084611

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The Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia by Anonim Pdf

Reginald Campbell Thompson (1876-1941) studied oriental languages at Cambridge, and in 1899 began his career in the British Museum's department of Egyptian and Assyrian antiquities. Published in 1903-4, this two-volume work made a substantial contribution to modern knowledge of ancient Babylonian demonology and magical practices.

Author : Sandrea Mosses
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 174 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738740072

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Vanquishing Ghosts and Demons by Sandrea Mosses Pdf

A powerful, rage-filled entity throws a man across a room. An incubus heralds his attacks with the smell of burnt cookies. A demon disguises itself as a guardian angel and humiliates a woman to the point of madness. Vanquishing Ghosts and Demons explores more than thirty terrifying case studies of a spiritualist medium and her colleagues. The bizarre and horrifying true accounts in this book will have readers on the edge of their seats, aghast at what is "out there." Investigating reports of creatures from the astral plane who have entered our world through portals or by invitation, Sandrea Mosses has encountered treacherous spirits, other-dimensional beings, and full-blown demonic infestations. Having removed other-dimensional predators from people, places, and the land itself, Mosses is living proof that with the proper training and tools, dark entities can be beaten.

Author : Monica Black
Publisher : Metropolitan Books
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9781250225665

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A Demon-Haunted Land by Monica Black Pdf

“A Demon-Haunted Land is absorbing, gripping, and utterly fascinating... Beautifully written, without even a hint of jargon or pretension, it casts a significant and unexpected new light on the early phase of the Federal Republic of Germany’s history. Black’s analysis of the copious, largely unknown archival sources on which the book is based is unfailingly subtle and intelligent.” —Richard J. Evans, The New Republic In the aftermath of World War II, a succession of mass supernatural events swept through war-torn Germany. A messianic faith healer rose to extraordinary fame, prayer groups performed exorcisms, and enormous crowds traveled to witness apparitions of the Virgin Mary. Most strikingly, scores of people accused their neighbors of witchcraft, and found themselves in turn hauled into court on charges of defamation, assault, and even murder. What linked these events, in the wake of an annihilationist war and the Holocaust, was a widespread preoccupation with evil. While many histories emphasize Germany’s rapid transition from genocidal dictatorship to liberal democracy, A Demon-Haunted Land places in full view the toxic mistrust, profound bitterness, and spiritual malaise that unfolded alongside the economic miracle. Drawing on previously unpublished archival materials, acclaimed historian Monica Black argues that the surge of supernatural obsessions stemmed from the unspoken guilt and shame of a nation remarkably silent about what was euphemistically called “the most recent past.” This shadow history irrevocably changes our view of postwar Germany, revealing the country’s fraught emotional life, deep moral disquiet, and the cost of trying to bury a horrific legacy.

Author : Michael W Ford
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798686576544

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The Demons of Solomon by Michael W Ford Pdf

The Demons of Solomon is a modern Luciferian adaptation of the Testament of Solomon. This grimoire is a guide to practices of Hellenistic, Egyptian, Syrian, and Judeo-Christian demonology, contemporary throughout the 1st Century. The Testament of Solomon is an early legend with contents revealing a tome of magickial instruction. This Grimoire delves into the history with a structure of invoking using the teachings of demonology, angelology & talismans within the Luciferian Tradition. The Luciferian Path reveals practical Goetic Theurgy via the Black Art of Klesis, inspiring & enhancing the force of will towards Apotheosis. Beautifully illustrated by Mitchell Nolte with Kitti Solymosi.The Demons of Solomon contains: -The origins and descriptions of each demon and the sigils for invoking and consecrating the talismans for the magickial work of the Luciferian Magickian. -The myth, legend and context of the Testament of Solomon as a magical text written between the 1st and 5th century; while a mythological tale, the spirits contained therein were commonly known in Coptic-Egyptian, Mesopotamian, Syrian and Greek traditions in the Ancient Near East. -Modern Left-Hand Path adaptation, bringing a revitalization of nearly forgotten Magickial methods within a Luciferian framework, elevating the honor and intent of mutual patronage between Spirit and Black Magickian. The term of "Black Magician" is correctly unveiled to be defined as "Who uses Hidden and Forbidden Knowledge to Command forces and energies according to his or her own Will". -Sigils and Talismans are constructed utilizing the etymology, planetary, cosmological, and esoteric associations, and traits with symbolic attributes by author Michael W. Ford.

Author : Ras Michael Brown
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-08-27
Category : History
ISBN : 9781139561044

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African-Atlantic Cultures and the South Carolina Lowcountry by Ras Michael Brown Pdf

African-Atlantic Cultures and the South Carolina Lowcountry examines perceptions of the natural world revealed by the religious ideas and practices of African-descended communities in South Carolina from the colonial period into the twentieth century. Focusing on Kongo nature spirits known as the simbi, Ras Michael Brown describes the essential role religion played in key historical processes, such as establishing new communities and incorporating American forms of Christianity into an African-based spirituality. This book illuminates how people of African descent engaged the spiritual landscape of the Lowcountry through their subsistence practices, religious experiences and political discourse.

Author : Michael W. Cuneo
Publisher : Crown
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2002-10-15
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780767911412

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American Exorcism by Michael W. Cuneo Pdf

A guided tour through the burgeoning business of exorcism and the darker side of American life. There is no other religious ritual more fascinating, or more disturbing, than exorcism. This is particularly true in America today, where the ancient rite has a surprisingly strong hold on our imagination, and on our popular entertainment industry. We’ve all heard of exorcism, seen the movies and read the books, but few of us have ever experienced it firsthand. Conducted by exorcists officially appointed by Catholic archdioceses and by maverick priests sidestepping Church sanctions, by evangelical ministers and Episcopal charismatics, exorcism is alive and well in the new millennium. Oprah, Diane Sawyer, and Barbara Walters have featured exorcists on their shows. The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Time, and other publications have charted the proliferation of exorcisms across the United States. Last year, the Archdiocese of Chicago appointed its first full-time exorcist in its 160-year history; in New York, four priests have officially investigated about forty cases of suspected possession every year since 1995. American Exorcism is an inside look at this burgeoning phenomenon, written with objectivity, insight, and just the right touch of irony. Michael W. Cuneo attended more than fifty exorcisms and interviewed many of the participants–both the exorcists who performed the rituals and the people from all walks of life who believed they were possessed by the devil. He brings vividly to life the ceremonies themselves, conjuring up memories of Linda Blair’s astonishing performance in the 1973 movie The Exorcist and other bizarre (and sometimes stomach-churning) images. Cuneo dissects, as well, the arguments of such well-known exorcism advocates as Malachi Martin, author of the controversial Hostage to the Devil, self-help guru M. Scott Peck, and self-professed demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren of Amityville Horror fame. As he explores this netherworld of American life, Cuneo reflects on the meaning of exorcism in the twenty-first century and on the relationship between religious ritual and popular culture. Touching on such provocative topics as the “satanic panics” of the 1980s, repressed memory, and ritual abuse, American Exorcism is a remarkably revealing, consistently entertaining work of cultural commentary.

Author : Derek Prince
Publisher : Whitaker House
Page : 99 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2001-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781603744492

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Spiritual Warfare by Derek Prince Pdf

Resist the enemy’s attacks! Legendary author and Bible teacher Derek Prince explains the battle that is waging right now between the forces of God and the forces of evil. Discover the truths about the nature of this battle so you can… Put on your defensive armor Counter the devil with offensive weapons of attack Tear down the enemy’s strongholds Learn the key to overcoming Satan’s assaults Help others to do the same Your mind is a spiritual battlefield, but thanks God, you can learn the enemy’s strategies, stand up against his schemes, and emerge victorious!

Author : Archie T. Wright
Publisher : Mohr Siebeck
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Religion
ISBN : 3161510313

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The Origin of Evil Spirits by Archie T. Wright Pdf

How do we account for the explosion of demonic activity in the New Testament? Archie T. Wright examines the trajectory of the origin of evil spirits in early Jewish literature. His work traces the development of the concept of evil spirits from the Hebrew Bible (Genesis 6) through post-biblical Jewish literature. "I would in fact recommend this book, not because of the answers it gives, but the questions it raises." -- Philip R. Davies in Journal of Semitic Studies 55 (2010) "This work is marked by several strengths. First, Wright shows an impressive command of the primary and secondary literature. Second, this writer appreciates Wright's tendency to express cautious conclusions regarding historical and source-critical matters. These qualities are especially helpful in a work dealing with the reception history of a given text. Third, Wright has an extremely helpful discussion of the identity of the nephilim of Gen. 6:4 (80-83)." -- Mark D. Owens in Faith & Mission 24 (2007), pp. 68-70

Author : Donald Evans
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
Page : 309 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-31
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781098016197

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Demonization Brought Spiritual Conflict upon This Nation! by Donald Evans Pdf

People of all genders and ages of the nation and all nations throughout the land is at war with invisible spirit beings, spirit enemies, demonic forces, and demon spirits within themselves, internally and externally in spiritual warfare, living and fighting among demonic forces in all areas of life without one's knowledge. Demon spirits are not made of flesh and blood. They are the invisible enemies in the physical realm and biologically in the spirit realm. Demonization covers all area of human lives and all levels of governments, even our own. The weeds and the wheat describe how demonization has some of the world population literally believe they are the opposite sex. Some male genders literally believe they are the opposite sex. Some female genders literally believe they are the opposite sex. And some of both genders believe he or she are of both genders, which classifies them as bisexual or having orientation to person of either sex. This means demonization has brought spiritual conflict upon nations throughout the land. Only Jehovah God's Word, the Holy Bible, can we, mankind, have victory over the invisible spirit enemies (adversaries) of the earth and in our governments at all levels.

Author : Claude Lecouteux
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2013-07-21
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781620551448

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The Tradition of Household Spirits by Claude Lecouteux Pdf

Examines how the ancient customs of constructing and keeping a house formed a sacred bond between homes and their inhabitants • Shares many tales of house spirits, from cajoling the local land spirit into becoming one’s house spirit to the good and bad luck bestowed by mischievous house elves • Explains the meaning behind door and window placement, house orientation, horsehead gables, the fireplace or hearth, and the threshold • Reveals the charms, chants, prayers, and building practices used by our ancestors to bestow happiness and prosperity upon their homes and their occupants Why do we hang horseshoes for good luck or place wreaths on our doors? Why does the groom carry his new bride over the threshold? These customs represent the last vestiges from a long, rich history of honoring the spirits of our homes. They show that a house is more than a building: it is a living being with a body and soul. Examining the extensive traditions surrounding houses from medieval times to the present, Claude Lecouteux reveals that, before we entered the current era of frequent moves and modular housing, moving largely from the countryside into cities, humanity had an extremely sacred relationship with their homes and all the spirits who lived there alongside them--from the spirit of the house itself to the mischievous elves, fairies, and imps who visited, invited or not. He shows how every aspect of constructing and keeping a house involved rites, ceremony, customs, and taboos to appease the spirits, including the choice of a building lot and the very materials with which it was built. Uncovering the lost meaning behind door and window placement, the hearth, and the threshold, Lecouteux shares many tales of house spirits, from the offerings used to cajole the local land spirit into becoming the domestic house spirit to the good and bad luck bestowed upon those who seek the help of the “Little Money Man.” He draws on studies and classic literature from old Europe--from Celtic lands and Scandinavia to France and Germany to the far eastern borders of Europe and into Russia--to explain the pagan roots behind many of these traditions. Revealing our ancestors’ charms, prayers, and practices to bestow happiness and prosperity upon their homes, Lecouteux shows that we can invite the spirits back into our houses, old or new, and restore the sacred bond between home and inhabitant.

Author : John H. Walton,J. Harvey Walton
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
Page : 482 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781725249516

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Demons and Spirits in Biblical Theology by John H. Walton,J. Harvey Walton Pdf

Some people believe that a battle of cosmic proportions is raging as Satan and his demons seek to destroy Christians and undermine God's plans. Others believe that all talk of demons in the Bible and theology only reflects pre-modern superstitions that should be re-interpreted in philosophical and psychological terms. Despite their contrasts, both believe that the Bible directly or indirectly intends to teach readers about reality. Another path is possible. What if references to demons in the Bible are similar to references about the shape and structure of the cosmos representing the beliefs familiar to the ancient audience but used only as a framework for teaching about the plans and purposes of God? This approach is here worked out through detailed examination of hermeneutical method, the ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman contexts, each of the biblical terms and passages, and the essentials of biblical and systematic theology. Unlike many scholarly treatments of demons, readers will not find an assessment of the metaphysical realities. Instead they will be introduced to a hermeneutical, exegetical, and theological feast regarding what the Bible, understood in its ancient context, teaches.

Author : James E. Miller
Publisher : Penn State Press
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-11-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780271038056

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T. S. Eliot's Personal Waste Land by James E. Miller Pdf

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2016-03-09
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781476623399

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Encyclopedia of Spirits and Ghosts in World Mythology by Theresa Bane Pdf

Of all the anomalous phenomenon reported, ghost sightings are by far the most common. The words "ghost" and "spirit" are used interchangeably in American English but in other cultures the lingering souls of the departed are not to be confused with ancestral spirits, demonic spirits, numens or poltergeists. This encyclopedia lists hundreds of entities of the spirit realm--from aatxe to zuzeca--from world mythology and folklore.

Author : Theresa Bane
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780786488940

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Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures by Theresa Bane Pdf

This exhaustive volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. From Aamon, the demon of life and reproduction with the head of a serpent and the body of a wolf in Christian demonology, to Zu, the half-man, half-bird personification of the southern wind and thunder clouds in Sumero-Akkadian mythology, entries offer descriptions of each demon's origins, appearance and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that, according to various folklores, mythologies, and religions, populate the earth and plague mankind. Very thoroughly indexed.