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De La Démonialité Des Animaux Incubes Et Succubes

Ludovico Maria Sinistrari

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De La Démonialité Des Animaux Incubes Et Succubes

Ludovico Maria Sinistrari

History - Medieval/Middle Ages, Philosophy & Ethics, Religion/Spirituality

Translated by Isidore Liseux

De La Démonialité Des Animaux Incubes Et Succubes, written by Ludovico Maria Sinistrari in the late 17th century, is a theological discourse exploring the existence and nature of incubi and succubi. Sinistrari argues that these demonic entities possess bodies and souls, capable of salvation or damnation, and examines their relationships with humans through a blend of medieval theology and philosophical inquiry. The work is notable for its unique arguments distinguishing the sins associated with demons from those of bestiality, and it includes personal anecdotes about the author's discovery of an ancient manuscript that inspired his exploration of these supernatural beings.

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“Gave man an erect figure, bidding him behold the heavens. And raise his face towards the stars.””

— Ludovico Maria Sinistrari

About De La Démonialité Des Animaux Incubes Et Succubes

Chapter Summaries

1-8
Sinistrari introduces the term 'demonality' and argues it differs from bestiality. He establishes that commerce with demons constitutes a distinct species of sin requiring separate confession.
9-10
The author refutes those who claim supernatural sexual encounters are mere imagination, citing Saint Augustine's authority on the reality of such phenomena.
11-23
Detailed description of the eleven ceremonies by which sorcerers and witches bind themselves to demons, including apostasy from faith and various blasphemous rituals.

Key Themes

Nature of Spiritual Beings
The treatise challenges traditional theology by arguing that some supernatural entities are not pure spirits but corporeal beings with bodies and souls, capable of physical interaction with humans.
Theological Classification
Sinistrari systematically categorizes different types of supernatural encounters, distinguishing between demons who require worship and incubi who seek only carnal pleasure.
Biblical Interpretation
The work reinterprets biblical passages about giants, angels, and supernatural encounters to support the theory of corporeal rational animals distinct from humans.

Characters

Ludovico Maria Sinistrari(protagonist)
17th century Franciscan theologian and author of the treatise. A learned scholar who taught theology at Pavia and served as consultant to the Holy Inquisition.
Hieronyma(major)
A married woman of good conscience living in Pavia who was tormented by an Incubus for many years. She resisted temptation through faith and prayer.
The Incubus (Hieronyma's tormentor)(major)
A supernatural being appearing as a beautiful young man in Spanish dress who persistently attempted to seduce Hieronyma through various means including gifts, violence, and magical displays.
Saint Augustine(major)
Church Father whose writings on demons and incubi provide theological authority for Sinistrari's arguments about the corporeal nature of these beings.
Saint Anthony(major)
Desert hermit who encountered a small horned creature (Faun/Satyr) that claimed to be mortal and requested prayers for salvation.
The Faun/Satyr(major)
A small horned creature with goat feet who told Saint Anthony he was mortal and one of the desert dwellers called Fauns, Satyrs, and Incubi by pagans.

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