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polydaemonistic magical religion

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Polydaemonism is the belief in or worship of a multitude of demons or demoniacal powers. This concept is distinct from polytheism, which is the belief in many gods. While polytheistic religions often include belief in demons and spirits, polydaemonism specifically focuses on these malevolent or supernatural entities. Practices associated with magic, such as spells and spirit mediation, can be found worldwide and may involve interactions with such beings. In some cultures, the lines between magic, religion, and the supernatural are blurred, with practices sometimes classified differently depending on the observer's cultural assumptions.1234

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