Demoniacal

It must be noticed, however, that this great event had not the same effect on that peculiar class of fiends who were permitted to vex mortals by the alienation of their minds, and the abuse of their persons, in the case of what is called Demoniacal possession.

Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft 1885

It must be noticed, however, that this great event had not the same effect on that peculiar class of fiends who were permitted to vex mortals by the alienation of their minds, and the abuse of their persons, in the case of what is called Demoniacal possession.

Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft Walter Scott 1801

Demoniacal possession was a mania in France in the seventeenth century.

The Superstitions of Witchcraft Howard Williams

Demoniacal possession was a phase of witchcraft which obtained extensively in France during the seventeenth century: the victims of this hallucination were chiefly the female inmates of religious houses, whose inflamed imaginations were prostituted by their priestly advisers to the most atrocious purposes.

The Superstitions of Witchcraft Howard Williams

Demoniacal æons or emanations were acknowledged to be the primitive source of earthly sufferings, pestilence among men, sickness and other bodily afflictions, but inflicted with the consent of God, whose messengers they were.

Three Thousand Years of Mental Healing George Barton Cutten

Demoniacal possession is an article of faith, and a popular remedy is to burn human hair mixed with chillies and pig's dung near the person possessed, as the horrible smell thus produced will drive away the spirit.

The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India Volume II R. V. Russell

Neurological Society, the subject being 'Demoniacal Possession,' I shall of course duly advertise the Nevius book.

Familiar Letters of William James II 1920

Demoniacal teachings are being received on every hand.

Commentary on Revelation 1837-1913 1909

The wonder is that sensible people who have heard tell, ever since they were born, of Witchcraft and Demoniacal possession, and all that sort of thing, should all at once fall to singing/Te

New Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle 1893

He began with Hero-worship and ended in a study of Demoniacal possession.

New Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle 1893