From ancient scrolls to exorcism TikToks, demons have never left the cultural stage—they've just changed costumes. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into the shadowy world of demonology: what demons are, where they come from, and why we’re still so obsessed with them.We’ll explore infamous possession cases, meet real-life exorcists, and unpack what psychology has to say about the devil inside. Plus, we’ll take a hard look at how pop culture, patriarchy, and personal trauma all shaped the demons we fear most.So whether you believe in literal fallen angels or think the devil’s just good branding for our darkest impulses, grab your salt, your sage, and maybe a flashlight—you’re gonna need it.Content warning: This episode discusses religious themes, mental illness, and historical cases of abuse in the context of possession and exorcism.Sources and References:• The Ars Goetia – Part of the Lesser Key of Solomon (17th century grimoire)• Malleus Maleficarum (1487) – Heinrich Kramer• Catholic Encyclopedia – Articles on exorcism, demonology, and spiritual warfare• DSM-5 – Diagnostic criteria for dissociative identity disorder, schizophrenia, and epilepsy• American Psychological Association – Resources on cultural scripts and possession syndromes• NPR – 'The Real Story Behind The Exorcism of Emily Rose'• BBC – 'The Girl Who Believed She Was Possessed'• The Atlantic – 'Haunted by the Past: Demonology and Cultural Memory'• Zak Bagans' Demon House documentary (2018) – based on the Latoya Ammons case• Journal of Religion and Health – 'Ritual, Religion, and Mental Health'• Skeptoid – 'The Truth About Exorcism'• Harvard Divinity School – Lectures on global religious demonology• Smithsonian Magazine – 'The Origins of Demons in World Mythology'• Mental Floss – '9 Supposedly True Demonic Possessions'

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