SIMILARITIES IN UFO AND DEMON LORE

This article by Janet Gregory explores the striking parallels between modern reports of UFO occupants—specifically the 'Men in Black' and other entities—and historical accounts of demons and witchcraft found in early literature such as Nicolas Remy's 'Demonolatry'. The author argues that many attributes associated with these entities, including physical descriptions like cloven feet, horns, and a sulphurous smell, as well as their behavior, are consistent across centuries. Gregory cites various historical cases, such as the 1633 account of Margaret Johnson and the 1566 report by John Walsh, to demonstrate that these phenomena are not unique to the twentieth century. The article also examines modern UFO encounters, including the 1958 attack on Hans Gustavsson and Stig Rydberg and the 1964 experience of Gary T. Wilcox, noting that while the mode of transport has evolved from traditional demonic manifestations to spacecraft, the underlying nature of the encounters remains remarkably similar. The author concludes by questioning whether the philosophy or intent of these visitors has changed over time, suggesting that the evidence points toward a persistent phenomenon that adapts its appearance to the contemporary cultural context.