Demons in Ancient Egypt | Rita Lucarelli

From Pazuzu to Baphomet, demons in modern pop culture are figures of dark terror and fear. In the ancient world, the concepts of demons weren’t always so simple. The OI’s Steven Townshend sits down with Rita Lucarelli, University of California, Berkeley, for a podcast that explores the many different roles and natures of demons in the ancient Egyptian world. To support OI research, become a member of the Oriental Institute. To explore the benefits of joining, please visit: Please excuse the audio and video, this podcast was recorded at-home. 2021, Oriental Institute music: