Origin of demons and their companions — Mythoi

Motif

Origin of demons and their companions.

Ogres. · Kinds of ogres. · Other ogres. · Other ogres. · view the constellation · filed as G302.1

In our texts — keyword-matched, unreviewed

Depth Commentary Primitive Culture: Researches into the Development of Mythology, Philosophy, Religion, Language, Art, and Custom , Chapter XV

Filed across the traditions

Jewish *Neuman.

Within the index

Filed under Demons. Malevolent creatures (not usually further defined).

2 finer motifs beneath it

Demons: soul of the giants who perished in the flood. (Cf. A1010.) Evil spirits born of echo in chaos

Filed beside it

Varieties of demons Form of demon Physical characteristics of demons Haunts of demons Circumstances of demons' appearance Mortal experiences of demons Demon's helpers Deeds of demons

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