demonology
definition
the study of demons or beliefs about demons
example
Many ancient texts provide insight into the practices of demonology, revealing how different cultures understood and interacted with spirits.
synonyms
demonismdemonolatry
word origin — The word 'demonology' originates from the Greek word 'daimon', meaning 'spirit' or 'demon', combined with the suffix '-logy', which comes from the Greek 'logia', meaning 'study of'.