What's In a Name?
The Exorcist Files
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The Connection Between Animals and Spirits
In ancient Mesopotamia, demons took the form of human animal hybrids. Egyptians from the first dynasty referenced a cat-like deity known as Moftet. The connection between animals and spirits predates Christianity. In traditional Japanese culture, possession by a large number of animals is known.
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