The Lord of Spirits Fiend Folio
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Oct 25, 2024 Explore the whimsical origins of demons with a humorous twist, from their etymology to cultural references. Delve into the duality of guardian angels and devils, along with the complexities of spiritual architecture in ancient Greece. Uncover the seductive nature of incubi and succubi, and the mythological ties to figures like Lilith and the Nephilim. The lively discussions challenge traditional views on good and evil, examining the interaction between humans and demonic entities, all while engaging in nostalgic listener interactions.
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Greco‑Roman Guardians And Fate Spirits
- Ancient Greek and Roman 'daemons' and 'genii' were intermediary spirits linked to places, people, and destiny.
- These beings often functioned as guardians or fate-bringers rather than purely malevolent entities.
Theogony Shows Heroes Becoming Spirits
- Hesiod's Theogony records heroes becoming daemons, showing cultural continuity between heroic cults and later daemon beliefs.
- Temples and adjacent hero shrines anchored those spirits to specific locales for ritual interaction.
Heroes Became Local Spirits After Death
- Greek heroes could become local daemons after death, anchored by shrines and cults to keep them pacified.
- Unhonored or wandering spirits were feared because they caused misfortune for cities and travelers.