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demonomania

demonomania Demonomania is a historical term for a disordered mental state in which a person believes they are possessed by a demon.

Demonomania is a historical term for a disordered mental state in which a person believes they are possessed by a demon. In older usage, demon possession could also mean the broader belief that demons caused certain illnesses or unusual behaviors.

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Drafting source: Baldwin Dictionary of Philosophy and Psychology, 1901. 1901 New York Macmillan original; archive index checked 2026-10-18. “Demonomania or Demon Possession” (Demonomania or Demon Possession).
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