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Demonolatry is the practice of worshipping or revering demons. Unlike demonology, the academic study of demons, demonolatry is the active veneration, ritual practice, or spiritual interaction with these entities. Practitioners of demonolatry often view demons as ancient gods or divine intelligences that predate modern religious systems. In demonolatry, demons are not necessarily malevolent but are seen as spiritual beings that can offer wisdom, guidance, and assistance in personal and spiritual growth.
Demonolatry can take various forms depending on the specific tradition or belief system of the practitioner. It is most commonly associated with occult, esoteric, and Left-Hand Path traditions, where rituals, invocations, and offerings are performed to build a personal relationship with specific demons. Theistic demonolatry, in particular, emphasizes a devotional relationship with demons, viewing them as divine forces or deities that deserve respect and reverence.[1] Many practitioners of demonolatry believe that the demons they venerate were once gods of pre-Christian polytheistic religions. For example, certain demons are associated with deities from ancient cultures such as the Egyptian Pantheon, the Mesopotamian Pantheon, and the Greek Pantheon. Over time, these deities were demonized by monotheistic religions such as Christianity. In this context, demonolatry can be seen as a way to reclaim and honor these ancient gods under their demonized names.[2] The practice often involves invoking demons through the use of "enns", specific phrases or mantras associated with each demon, as well as creating and using sigils, symbols designed to represent a particular demon's power. Offerings such as incense, food, and blood may be used during rituals to honor the demons and strengthen the connection with them. These rituals are typically conducted in private, though some demonolators may work in small, closely-knit groups or covens.[3]
Historically, demonolatry has faced significant persecution due to its association with Satanism and other anti-Christian practices. However, many demonolators reject the conflation of demonolatry with Satanism, emphasizing that demons are not inherently evil or opposed to the Christian God, but rather represent natural forces, primal instincts, or misunderstood aspects of the human psyche.[4]