Demonology of the Highlands

Demonology of the Highlands: The Infernal Landscape of Ethiopia

What if demons weren’t just metaphorical adversaries or cinematic monsters—but living, breathing entities, tightly woven into the fabric of everyday life?

In this immersive episode of Southern Demonology, JJ takes you on a journey to the spiritual highlands of Ethiopia, where the line between sacred and profane is as thin as parchment. Through the lens of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, we explore a complex and terrifying cosmology: spirits that haunt, demons that possess, and curses that linger across generations.

From the fearsome twin serpents Barya and Legewon, to the malevolent Shotalay, to the enigmatic Zār and Buda, JJ unpacks how demons in Ethiopian belief are more than just evil—they are deeply human, shaped by class, history, and lived experience. You’ll also hear about Ayine Tila, spirits of madness, and Ye Digimt Menfes, curse-born entities acting as spiritual prosecutors.

But this isn’t just a catalog of the damned—it’s a deep dive into a worldview where healing, haunting, and holiness all co-exist. Rooted in ancient Semitic language and mystic tradition, Ethiopian demonology is a living system where theology, psychology, and folklore collide.

Whether you’re a theology nerd, a horror fan, or just here for the haunted ride, this episode will leave you questioning what you thought you knew about demons—and the people who name them.

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