The degradation of Deities—Indicated in names—Legends of their fall—Incidental signs of the divine origin of Demons and Devils 15

Chapter IV.

[The Abgott.]

The ex-god—Deities demonised by conquest—Theological animosity—Illustration from the Avesta—Devil-worship an arrested Deism—Sheik Adi—Why Demons were painted ugly—Survivals of their beauty 22

Chapter V.

[Classification.]

The obstructions of man—The twelve chief classes—Modifications of particular forms for various functions—Theological Demons 34

Part II.

Chapter I.

[Hunger.]