Ep. 252 - The History of Demons pt. 1

Podcast: The Deconstructionists · John Williamson

Opublikowano: 2026-10-30

The History of Demons, Part One: Ancient Spirits and the Watchers | Halloween Special Before there was The Exorcist, there was Pazuzu. Before demons became synonymous with fallen angels, ancient cultures told very different stories about the unseen beings surrounding them. In part one of our Halloween special, we trace the history of demons from ancient Mesopotamia through Greek and Persian traditions and into the religious world of ancient Judaism. Along the way, we encounter protective demons, dangerous spirits, mysterious giants, and angels who cross a forbidden boundary. We also explore the Book of...