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== Guazzo's classification of demons == | == Guazzo's classification of demons == | ||
Francesco Maria Guazzo prepared this classification of demons based on a previous work by Michael Psellus. It was published in his book Compendium Maleficarum in 1608. | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francesco_Maria_Guazzo Francesco Maria Guazzo] prepared this classification of demons based on a previous work by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Psellus Michael Psellus]. It was published in his book Compendium Maleficarum in 1608. | ||
Demons of the superior layers of the air, which never establish a relationship with people. | *Demons of the superior layers of the air, which never establish a relationship with people. | ||
Demons of the inferior layers of the air, which are responsible for storms. | *Demons of the inferior layers of the air, which are responsible for storms. | ||
Demons of earth, which dwell in fields, caves and forests. | *Demons of earth, which dwell in fields, caves and forests. | ||
Demons of water, which are female demons, and destroy aquatic animals. | *Demons of water, which are female demons, and destroy aquatic animals. | ||
Demons of the underground part of the earth, responsible of keeping hidden treasures, causing earthquakes, and causing the crumbling of houses. | *Demons of the underground part of the earth, responsible of keeping hidden treasures, causing earthquakes, and causing the crumbling of houses. | ||
Demons of the night, which are black and evil. These demons avoid daylight. | *Demons of the night, which are black and evil. These demons avoid daylight. | ||
== Michaelis' classification of demons == | == Michaelis' classification of demons == | ||