Demonism

Demonism
Demonism De"mon*ism, n. [Cf. F. d['e]monisme.] The belief in demons or false gods. [1913 Webster]

The established theology of the heathen world . . . rested upon the basis of demonism. --Farmer. [1913 Webster]


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