noun
- the study of demons or beliefs about demons
Usage: academic; religious studies
Examples
- Medieval demonologies classified different types of evil spirits.
- The professor specialized in comparative demonologies across cultures.
- Ancient demonologies often reflected societal fears and anxieties.
- Christian demonologies developed elaborate hierarchies of demons.
- The book examines various demonologies from around the world.
- Renaissance demonologies influenced literature and art of the period.