Polydemonism And Polytheism

Polydemonism and Polytheism is a scholarly work written by Count Goblet d'Alviella, a Belgian philosopher and historian of religion. The book explores the development of polytheism and polydemonism throughout history, tracing their origins in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Greece.The author delves into the various forms of polytheism, including national, tribal, and pantheistic systems, and examines the role of gods and goddesses in these belief systems. He also explores the concept of divine hierarchy, the relationship between gods and mortals, and the use of religious rituals and practices in polytheistic societies.Polydemonism, which refers to the belief in multiple demons or evil spirits, is also a key focus of the book. The author discusses the origins of this belief and how it evolved over time, as well as its relationship to polytheism.Throughout the book, Count Goblet d'Alviella draws on a wide range of historical and cultural sources to provide a comprehensive overview of polytheism and polydemonism. The book is written in a scholarly style and is intended for readers with a strong interest in the history of religion and mythology.THIS 62 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Hibbert Lectures 1891: Lectures on the Origin and Growth of the Conception of God as Illustrated by Anthropology and History, by Count Goblet D'Alviella. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102076.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.