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[[File:23 Aim.png|350px|thumb|The Goetic demon Aim from the ''[[Lesser Key of Solomon]]'']] | [[File:23 Aim.png|350px|thumb|The Goetic demon Aim from the ''[[Lesser Key of Solomon]]'']] | ||
A '''demon''' is a supernatural being, typically associated with evil, prevalent historically in religion, | A '''demon''' is a supernatural being, typically associated with evil, prevalent historically in religion, [[occult]]ism, literature, fiction, mythology, and folklore; as well as in media such as comics, video games, movies, anime, and television series. | ||
In Ancient Near Eastern religions and in the [[Abrahamic religion]]s, including ancient and medieval [[Christianity|Christian]] demonology, a demon is considered a harmful spiritual entity which may cause demonic possession, calling for an exorcism. Large portions of the Jewish demonology, a key influence on Christianity and Islam, originated from a later form of Zoroastrianism, and were transferred to Judaism during the Persian era. | In Ancient Near Eastern religions and in the [[Abrahamic religion]]s, including ancient and medieval [[Christianity|Christian]] demonology, a demon is considered a harmful spiritual entity which may cause demonic possession, calling for an [[exorcist|exorcism]]. Large portions of the [[Judaism|Jewish]] demonology, a key influence on Christianity and [[Islam]], originated from a later form of Zoroastrianism, and were transferred to Judaism during the Persian era. | ||
==Occult traditions== | ==Occult traditions== | ||