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== Spina's classification of demons == | == Spina's classification of demons == | ||
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_de_Spina Alfonso de Spina], in 1467, prepared a classification of demons based on several criteria: | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_de_Spina Alfonso de Spina], in 1467, prepared a classification of demons based on several criteria: | ||
Demons of fate | |||
Goblins | *Demons of fate | ||
Incubi and succubi | *Goblins | ||
Wandering groups or armies of demons | *Incubi and succubi | ||
Familiars | *Wandering groups or armies of demons | ||
Druden | *Familiars | ||
Demons that are born from the union of a demon with a human being. | *Druden | ||
Liar and mischievous demons | *Demons that are born from the union of a demon with a human being. | ||
Demons that attack the saints | *Liar and mischievous demons | ||
Demons that try to induce old women to attend Sabbaths | *Demons that attack the saints | ||
*Demons that try to induce old women to attend Sabbaths | |||
This classification is somewhat capricious and it is difficult to find a criterion for it. It seems that Spina was inspired by several legends and stories. The drudes belong to German folklore. Familiars, goblins, and other mischievous demons belong to the folklore of most European countries. | This classification is somewhat capricious and it is difficult to find a criterion for it. It seems that Spina was inspired by several legends and stories. The drudes belong to German folklore. Familiars, goblins, and other mischievous demons belong to the folklore of most European countries. | ||
The belief in incubi and succubae (and their ability to procreate) seem to have inspired the sixth category, but it could also have been inspired in the Talmudic legend of demons having sexual intercourse with mortal women (see also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastema Mastema]). | The belief in incubi and succubae (and their ability to procreate) seem to have inspired the sixth category, but it could also have been inspired in the Talmudic legend of demons having sexual intercourse with mortal women (see also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastema Mastema]). | ||