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Many [[culture]]s and [[religions]] contain some [[concept]] of demonic possession, but the details vary considerably. The [[Gypsies|Roma]] people believe that demons can also possess animals, plants, deceased persons or inanimate objects.

Many [[culture]]s and [[religions]] contain some [[concept]] of demonic possession, but the details vary considerably. The [[Gypsies|Roma]] people believe that demons can also possess animals, plants, deceased persons or inanimate objects.

<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Possession''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Possession this link].</center>

<center>For lessons on the [[topic]] of '''''Spirit Possession''''', follow [http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Possession '''''this link'''''].</center>

The oldest references to demonic possession are from the [[Sumerians]], who believed that all diseases of the [[body]] and [[mind]] were caused by "sickness demons" called gidim or gid-dim [2]. The priests who [[practice]]d exorcisms in these nations were called ashipu (sorcerer) as opposed to an asu (physician) who applied bandages and salves[3]. Many cuneiform tablets contain [[prayer]]s to certain gods asking for protection from demons, while others ask the gods to expel the demons that have invaded their bodies.

The oldest references to demonic possession are from the [[Sumerians]], who believed that all diseases of the [[body]] and [[mind]] were caused by "sickness demons" called gidim or gid-dim [2]. The priests who [[practice]]d exorcisms in these nations were called ashipu (sorcerer) as opposed to an asu (physician) who applied bandages and salves[3]. Many cuneiform tablets contain [[prayer]]s to certain gods asking for protection from demons, while others ask the gods to expel the demons that have invaded their bodies.