(References below) Journal of Mythology Page 1 Understanding the Greek Mythology in the study of Demonology (Author – AlismitA Boro, Nit meghAlAyA) Introduction  WHAT ARE DEMONS ? Demons are a variety of supernatural beings that appear in almost all belief systems in some form throughout religion, mythology, and folklore. While their nature varies according to culture, they usually are depicted as having a negative influence over men. This influence is typically associated with malevolent forces, mischief, or evil. The word demon has its roots in the ancient Greek daemon, which originally meant spirit or originally meant spirit or spirit or spiritual being. Many Greek writers like Socrates and Plato refer to daemon regarding a creative spirit and curiosity. This meaning would slowly transform into something more sinister during the Roman Empire and the early years of Christianity. This evolution, however, informs many interpretations of demons as fallen angels who dared to, like Lucifer, question God. Banished from Heaven, there were consequences for having similar questioning and curiosity. Demons, outside of Lucifer, are typically lesser beings that may be semi-human or monstrous in appearance. Sometimes they are fallen angels or others cast out from the kingdom of Heaven. They are often associated with man's vices and sins. They are usually blamed as the reason for man's trespasses. They are also responsible for general negative things, both natural and human, including famine, disease, earthquakes, storms, and accidental death. In many contexts, demons were used to describe the affliction of people with disorders such as epilepsy and schizophrenia.