Demonology
/ˌdiː.məˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/noun
The study of demons or beliefs about demons.
Did you know?In medieval times, demonology was not just a study; it was believed to be a way to understand and combat evil forces in the world.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*dʰeǵʰom
“to build, to put together; with a connection to the creation of evil personifications.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
δαιμόνιον (daimonion)
“a lesser spirit or divine power, often with a moral ambiguity between good and evil.”
Latin
Latin
daemonium
“a spirit or supernatural being, often associated with evil.”
Middle English
Middle English
demonologie
“the study or science of demons, emerging from theological debates about evil.”
Modern English
English
demonology
“the systematic study of demons, their attributes, and their influence on humanity.”