Richard Cavendish
The belief in supernatural beings with evil powers existed in primitive societies and was alive in the ancient world that predated the modern west--Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome & throughout pre-Christian Europe. Mingling with and influencing Christianity in medieval Europe, these beliefs are alive and well today & influence our lives more than we understand. Examines the psychological reality of the fear inspired by beings such as vampires, the Furies, & Satan himself.
Fantasy,Supernatural
The Powers Of Evil In Western Religion, Magic, And Folk Belief