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Encyclopedia of demons in world religions and cultures / Theresa Bane.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bane, Theresa, 1969-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Demonology--Encyclopedias.
- Religions--Encyclopedias.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (417 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., c2012.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- "This volume catalogs nearly three thousand demons in the mythologies and lore of virtually every ancient society and most religions. Entries offer descriptions, demon's origins, appearance, and cultural significance. Also included are descriptions of the demonic and diabolical members making up the hierarchy of Hell and the numerous species of demons that populate the earth and plague mankind"--Provided by publisher.
- Contents:
- Cover; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; The Encyclopedia; Bibliography; Index
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-283-44871-8
- 9786613448712
- 0-7864-8894-8
- OCLC:
- 774276733
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