Episode 133 - The History of Demonic Summoning

Abby and Alan dive into the history of demonic summoning, and its impact on horror. Embark with us on a shadowy expedition into the origins and evolutions of demonic summoning, where ancient gods were recast into sinister spirits under the unforgiving light of monotheism. From the Lesser Key of Solomon to the Hermetic Order of The Golden Dawn, we discuss the history of cultures and peoples who have attempted to summon demons.  The notorious Warrens, Pazuzu from "The Exorcist," and even Black Phillip of "The Witch" fame make appearances, showcasing how horror films have shaped our understanding of the infernal. We also chat through the threads of historical rituals from modern horror, examining the authenticity filmmakers strive for when portraying ancient summoning rites.lunaticsproject.comGet Lunatics Merch here. Join the discussion on Discord. Listen to the paranormal playlist I curate for Vurbl, updated weekly! Check out Abby's book Horror Stories. Available in eBook and paperback. Music by Michaela Papa, Alan Kudan & Jordan Moser. Poster Art by Pilar Keprta @pilar.kep.SourcesBook by Ed Simon called PANDEMONIUM: An Illustrated History of Demonology PBS article by David Crary of the Associated Press: Ancient but small in number, Zoroastrians confront depletion of their faithArcheology.org article by Eric A. Powell, called: The World of Egyptian DemonsThe Rationality of Renaissance Magic by Gregory W. DawesAliester Crowley’s autobiography: The Confessions of Aleister CrowleyBook by Owen Davies: Grimoires: A History of MagicVice article The Men Who Love to Worship The Devil and Summon Demons by Grace WilsonBook by Ronald Hutton: The Wild Hunt and The Witches SabbathWikipedia + IMDBFollow us on TikTok, X, Instragram and YouTube. Join the conversation on Discord. Support us on Patreon. Support the show