Moral Dread: When Demons Deliver Life Lessons

Demons aren't just fiery, horned creatures from hell—they’re life lessons in disguise. In this episode of Alchemy, LeeAnna and Tim dive deep into the concept of moral dread, where our darkest impulses—greed, lust, sloth, envy—aren't just fears, but cautionary tales lurking in our own human nature. We’ll explore how demons can be a mirror, reflecting our worst traits and offering a sharp reminder of what happens when we let them take the wheel. Is the fear of these demons enough to keep us in check, or do we need a more urgent warning? Tune in for a conversation that's both chilling and enlightening, as we unpack how demons deliver life's hardest lessons—whether we like it or not.

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Lucifer (pride)

Asmodeus (lust)

Leviathan (envy)

Beelzebub (gluttony)

Mammon (greed)

Satan (wrath)

Belphegor (sloth)

Jinn / Genie. Chaos, deception, and mischief. Often capable of shape shifting or granting wishes with disastrous consequences. And they make travelers lost in the woods, cause them to become disoriented

Chaneques - short, green-skinned creatures, and it is believed they can make travelers lost in the woods or cause them to become disoriented -

Buer - described as a demon with the body of a lion and the head of a man with five goat legs -

Tikbalang - described as having the body of a man and the head and hooves of a horse. It is known to lurk in the forest and trick travelers into losing their way -

The Wendigo - It is said to possess humans, transforming them into Wendigos, driven by a craving for human flesh. The Wendigo's most unusual feature is its constant hunger, which cannot be satiated—leading it to consume anything, even other Wendigos

Krampus – weird German evil brother to Santa with a giant tongue. Germans sent Christmas cards with Krampus on it. Here’s one card, and now another.

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Intro music: brighter days by Oliver Massa - License code: S4QNBRVN0S5MTNW4
https://uppbeat.io/t/oliver-massa/brighter-days
Outro music: nightdrive by mood-maze - License code: OGGKCMVJLUMOBW5P
https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/nightdrive. Or, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NZsJWoGZ9A