The powers of evil in Western religion, magic, and folk belief

The belief in supernatural beings with evil powers existed in primitive societies and was alive in the ancient world that predated the modern west--Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome & throughout pre-Christian Europe. Mingling with and influencing Christianity in medieval Europe, these beliefs are alive and well today & influence our lives more than we understand. Examines the psychological reality of the fear inspired by beings such as vampires, the Furies, & Satan himself.