The book also highlights the "fallen angel" motif common in Abrahamic traditions, where demons are seen as divine beings who rebelled against God, losing their status but retaining their power to influence the mortal world. Interestingly, it notes that the "gods of old religions often become the demons of the new," showing how shifting cultural powers redefine spiritual entities over time. Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures
Primal destructive forces that personify unchecked human desires like greed and aggression.
The encyclopedia stands out for its sheer breadth, covering traditions ranging from Christianity and Judaism to Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, and ancient Sumero-Akkadian mythology.