Demon

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/demon

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary ancient origins?Mesopotamia (Sumerian, Babylonian) and Persia (Zoroastrianism)
2. What is the symbolic functions?Personification of evil, chaos, human fears, internal conflicts, and societal anxieties
3. What are demons?Demons are spooky creatures from old stories that can be good or bad. They are often imagined as spirits that can bring trouble or help people.
4. Where do demons come from?Demons first appeared in ancient cultures like Sumer, Babylon, and Persia. People used them to explain bad things that happened, like sickness or storms.

Theodicy: The theological concept that attempts to reconcile the existence of evil and suffering with the goodness and omnipotence of God.
Dualism: The belief that reality consists of two fundamental, opposing principles, such as good and evil.
Demonology: The study of demons or beliefs about demons, often within a religious or mythological context.