Evil Archaeology: Demons, Possessions, and Sinister Relics

By: Heather Lynn

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Synopsis: An investigation into the historical and archaeological evidence of demons, curses, and possession featuring some of the most gruesome artifacts and sites ever discoveredDemons, jinn, possession, sinister artifacts, and gruesome archaeological discoveries haunt the pages of the new book by Dr. Heather Lynn. Evil Archaeology investigates the archaeological record for artifacts and evidence of evil entities, revealing how demons from the ancient world may be dwelling among us. It also looks at the history and lore behind real relics believed to be haunted and includes historical accounts of demonic possession that go as far back as King Solomon invoking demons to help him build his famed temple.Is there really a prehistoric fertility goddess figure that has been known to bring death to the families of anyone who holds it? Are there real vampire graveyards? Can the archaeological record prove the existence of demons and malevolent entities?Some tantalizing questions Evil Archaeology addresses include:•What is the origin of demons?•What role did Sumerian demons play in the development of civilization?•Are curses real?•Can material objects contain evil? What about places?•What can we do to protect ourselves, according to historical records?•Was Jesus an exorcist?