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  2. Spirit possession - Wikipedia

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    Demons (also known as div), though part of the human conception, get stronger through acts of sin. [47] By acts of obedience (to God), they get weaker. Although a human might find pleasure in obeying the demons first, according to Islamic thought, the human soul can only be free if the demons are bound by the spirit (ruh). [48]

  3. Demonology - Wikipedia

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    Ancient Sumerian cylinder seal impression showing the god Dumuzid being tortured in the underworld by galla demons. The ancient Mesopotamians believed that the underworld (Kur) was home to many demons, [14] which are sometimes referred to as "offspring of arali". [14] These demons could sometimes leave the underworld and terrorize mortals on ...

  4. Spirit (supernatural entity) - Wikipedia

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    In 17th century Europe, spirits included angels, demons, and disembodied souls. Dom Calmet, a specialist on the subject, explained that he was writing "on the apparitions of angels, demons and souls separated from the body". [3] The Lalande dictionary follows suit: "God, angels, demons, disembodied souls of people after death are the spirits". [4]

  5. List of spiritual entities in Islam - Wikipedia

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    Mu'aqqibat or Hafaza (The Protectors/Guardian angel), protect from demons and devils, bring down blessings. [33] (Angels) Muwakkil, ambiguous beings, at times described as angels and sometimes as jinn. They are said to guard the names of God and assist pious people who perform dhikr. Probably deriving from Medieval cosmographic and esoteric ...

  6. List of angels in theology - Wikipedia

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    Enemy of Jesus, lies, temptation, the Dragon, the ruler of demons (Christianity), Symbol of the lower nature of men (Baháʼí Faith) Saureil: Ṣaureil Qmamir Ziwa Mandaeism: Uthra: Angel of Death Schemhampharae: Christianity, Judaism A list of 72 angels of the 9 choir orders, with esoteric meaning related to the names of God Selaphiel ...

  7. Angel - Wikipedia

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    In the New Testament, the existence of angels, just like that of demons, is taken for granted. [59] They can intervene and intercede on behalf of humans. Angels protect the righteous (Matthew 4:6, Luke 4:11). They dwell in the heavens (Matthew 28:2, John 1:51), act as God's warriors (Matthew 26:53) and worship God . [60]

  8. Hulu’s ‘Victoria’s Secret: Angels and Demons’ Explores ...

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  9. Psychopomp - Wikipedia

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    Psychopomps (from the Greek word ψυχοπομπός, psychopompós, literally meaning the 'guide of souls') [1] are creatures, spirits, angels, demons, or deities in many religions whose responsibility is to escort newly deceased souls from Earth to the afterlife. [2] Their role is not to judge the deceased, but simply to guide them.