Welcome to DemonWiki — the complete A to Z index of demons, devils, and dark entities drawn from mythology, religion, folklore, and modern pop culture.
What we cover
We dig into demons from every corner of human storytelling: Abrahamic figures like fallen angels and jinn, pagan deities recast as demons, Lovecraftian cosmic horrors, Asian yokai and oni, tribal and indigenous spirits, and the newer demons born from creepypasta, horror films, and viral internet folklore. Our goal is to be the most thorough, accurate reference for anyone curious about where these legends come from and how they’ve evolved.
Our approach
The DemonWiki team is drawn to the strange and unsettling — the kind of cosmic horror that makes the universe feel vast and indifferent, and the sprawling world-building of dark fantasy. Our research and writing draw on the same traditions that have always fueled great horror: the psychological dread of Shirley Jackson, the folkloric depth of H.P. Lovecraft, the atmospheric unease of Peter Straub, and the inventive mythologies of writers like Joe Hill and Tamsyn Muir.
We combine backgrounds in journalism, mythology, and folklore research to trace each entry back to its cultural and historical roots, separating documented legend from modern invention wherever we can.