What is a shadow demon? Are shadowy figures evil? I'm glad you asked! It turns out that there's an entire folklore genre about these creatures, and the answer to both questions is "it depends." In some cases, they're helpful spirits. In others, they're dangerous demons. And sometimes it's hard to tell which kind you've run into. These days, the shadow demons of lore are called... well, "shadow demons," but in older terms they were called incubi. If you've heard of succubi or succubae, those are female shadow demons. Incubi and incubae are male.
The most typical thing that shadow demons do is appear out of nowhere, cast a shadow for a moment, and then disappear. This can be creepy enough just because you don't know where they came from, but it can also be disturbing because, well…demons. If you don't know what the shadow was before it appeared, and you can't find it again after it disappears, then you have to assume that something bad is going on.
But not all shadow demons are malicious. Some are benevolent spirits who protect a family or its home from harm. Others guide lost souls to their resting place or help innocent people get back on the right path. A few may even be your familiar or familiar of a deity! They can come through the shadows in different forms, so you may see them as a shadowy shape with glowing eyes, or as an actual person with no visible form.
But most of the stories about shadow demons are told by people who believe in them - Christian mythology puts these creatures squarely in the "demon" category. So if you want to know what a shadow demon is, check your Bible!
What to do when you encounter a shadow demon:
* Stay calm. Breathe slowly. Don't panic - they feed on fear, and if you freak out, it may drag you into another reality or dimension.
* Pray to your chosen deity, and ask for guidance through the encounter. but don't get cocky! You could still be in danger.
* Pay attention to what direction the shadow demon is looking, and which way it's pointing. Don't look! Just watch it from the corner of your eye, or use a mirror to see what it's doing.
* Be sure to keep the shadow demon in sight at all times. If you can't see it, then you can't tell what it's doing, and that's bad news because it may be draining your life force or magical energy.
* Be respectful. Being rude and dismissive will get you into trouble, so mind your manners.
* Keep objects that you use in daily life close at hand. They may not be able to harm you, but if they are lost while the shadow demon is around, there's no telling what could happen.
The shadow demon is seen in the form of a human with large, black wings.
When you encounter one of these demons, there are 3 main things that can be done: pray and hope for mercy from god or your guardian angel; run away quickly and don't look back- this will usually make it go away without pursuing too much; if they're close enough to attack then use whatever means necessary (holy water/blessed crucifix) to repel them!
Knowledge on how to avoid being attacked by a shadow demon should always come first before actually encountering an instance because chances are high someone who isn't prepared may get hurt.
The truth is, we don't know what lurks in the corners of our peripheral vision. We can only hope that it's nothing more than a benign shadow or an ink blotch on your retina and not some horrifying demon ready to strike when you least expect it. But if you're ever feeling paranoid about those dark shapes lurking in your peripheral vision, remember: they could be demons. Or they could be totally harmless. Or sometimes it's hard to tell and you've just got to hope for the best.
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