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Episode 58: The Book of Forgotten Demons & Occult Secrets - Exploring the Infernal Dictionary

17 min • 6 juni 2023

Today we take a look at the Dictionnaire Infernal otherwise known as the Infernal Dictionary, written by Jacques Collin de Plancy. This manuscript delves into many of the lesser known and forgotten demons as well as the practices and beliefs surrounding the occult.

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