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Stories and explanations of demonic encounters.

The Demon of Wilderness Creek
For five Oklahoma teenagers, one night at a summer youth camp marks the beginning of terrifying conflict with an entity known only as Ara. From your About.com Guide.

Casting Out Evil Spirits
A pioneering psychotherapist points her profession back to its roots, saying that a growing number of people say they are experiencing demonic possession in subtle ways.

Compendium of Demonology
A comprehensive list of terms and definitions associated to demonology and related subjects. The purpose of this compendium is to further increase the understanding of demonology to both clergy and lay people.

Defeating Your Adversary, the Devil
You needn't fear ol' Satan. Here's how to "slam the door on the Devil" and rejoice in your victory.

Delaware Valley Demonology Research
This group researches and investigates demonic, diabolic and other paranormal occurrences. The site includes articles on the history of demonology, Ouija board research and more.

Demonic Possession
History and descriptions of those thought to be possessed by demons, and the involvement of the Catholic Church.

Demons and Ghosts
An article for those folks who insist that they have demonic entities that are terrorizing them or family members.

Demons in Aliens Clothing
Satan has devised the delusion that we are entering an important evolutionary phase, this article says, and there is a link between the alien phenomenon and satanic activity.

Demonology
A history of demons, demonic possession, demon activity, species of demons and a list of demon names can all be found here.

The Demon Possession Handbook
Know someone possessed by the Devil? You're in luck: Here's a complete handbook explaining its causes and the all-important exorcism.

Depossession
This is a type of psychological exorcism through past-life therapy, the result of the work of Edith Fiore, an American psychologist.

Devil Lived
Is the ancient story of the devil based on a being named Zu who actually lived - and was an extraterrestrial? An interesting article based on Sitchin's Anunaki theories.

Exorcism
Includes such sections as: the facts, how one becomes possessed, healings through exorcisms, deliverance prayers and more.

Exorcism
A very good overview of the rite of exorcism, from Biblical times up to the present, including the stages of exorcism.

Exorcism! Driving Out the Nonsense
Demonic possession got a propaganda boost by the re-release of The Exorcist and the "true story" in the form of a book and TV movie, Possessed. However, a year-long investigation belie the claim that a teenage boy was possessed by Satan in 1949.

The Exorcism of Nicola Aubrey
Written by a priest, this is the alleged true story of an exorcism that took place in 1565, complete with dialog with Satan.

Exorcism: Vanquishing Demons
Explains what an exorcism is, why it is performed and how it is performed.

A Gallery of Demons
Each world religion or tradition seems to have its own idea of what is considered evil. Here is a compilation of "demons" from the Americas, Europe, the Middle and Far East, and Judeo-Christian demons.

Getting to Understand Satan a Little Better
Hey, everyone needs a little understanding - even Lucifer. Here's a rundown of who Satan is, his powers and how to resist him.

The Haunted Boy of Cottage City
Looks at the cold, hard facts behind the story that inspired The Exorcist. Turns out the child was not possessed at all. Strange Magazine investigates.

The Occult & Demons
Weird Wisconsin looks at some cases of demonic possession, covens and cult activity in the Cheese State.

Satan and Suburbia
How much reliance can we place on witness and victim testimony in the wake of the Satanic Ritual Abuse panics? Fortean Times traces the origins of a modern witch hunt.

Satan's Hidden History, Monuments of Mars
According to this site, the city and face on Mars are what remain of Satan's battle with God and his angels.

A Simple Exorcism
Bothered by demons just a little bit? Here's a "simple exorcism" against Satan as published by Pope Leo XIII.

Sounds from Hell
Be warned, this site says, this audio clip is very frightening and disturbing. Read the story first, then click the link for the audio clip (it takes a little while to load).

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