Johannes Cuntius: The Pentsch Vampire Johannes Cuntius, also known as the Pentsch Vampire, is one of the stranger cases in early modern vampire lore. His story comes from Silesia and was recorded
A Devil’s pact is a pledge to serve the Devil or one of his Demons. The pact may be made orally, but according to lore it is best to write it on virgin parchment and sign it in blood. The
Daeva: The Demonic Powers of Zoroastrianism In Zoroastrianism, the Daevas, also written as Daiva, Deva, or Dev, are powerful demonic beings who stand among the principal forces of evil. They are the
Dalkiel: Angel of Hell and Ruler of Sheol Dalkiel is a mysterious and obscure figure in demonological lore, described as an Angel of Hell and ruler of Sheol, the underworld. He serves
Darling Possession (1596) Fake Possession by Thomas Darling, a 13-year-old boy of Burton-on-Trent, England. Darling, who aspired to become a Puritan minister, claimed to become possessed because a witch cursed him for
Demon of Jedburgh (1752) is an account of an alleged witch in Jedburgh, Scotland. In 1752, Captain Archibald Douglas was in Jedburgh on a recruiting campaign. One of his sergeants asked to
Devil’s Advocate, The (1997) Horror film about a young, ambitious attorney who is seduced and deceived by the Devil. Directed by Taylor Hackford, the film stars Al Pacino as John Milton, the
Devil’s arrows are stones flung by the Devil in attempts to destroy towns and churches. According to lore, the Devil usually has bad marksmanship, and the stones miss their mark and stick
Devil’s book A black book kept by the Devil listing all persons who have pledged Pacts with him. In accounts of witch trials during the Inquisition and the writings of Demonologists, the
Devil’s bridge An old bridge, especially in England and Europe, said to have been built by the Devil or his Demons. According to ancient lore, Demons were master architects and builders. King
The Devil’s Horse: A Symbol of Superstition in Ozark Folklore In the rich tapestry of Ozark folklore, the term “Devil’s horse” is a colloquial reference to the praying mantis, a fascinating insect
The Devil’s Missal is a book said to be used in the performance of a Black Mass or infernal Sabbat rites. The Devil’s Missal is the unholy replacement for the Bible and
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