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-	{{Template}}'''Demonic possession''', in [[supernatural]] belief systems, is a form of [[spiritual possession]] whereby certain malevolent extra-dimensional entities, [[demon]]s, gain control over a mortal person's body, which is then used for an evil or destructive purpose. Unlike in [[channelling]] or other benign forms of possession, the subject has no control over the possessing entity and so it will persist until forced to leave the victim, usually through a form of [[exorcism]].	+	{{Template}}'''Demonic possession''', in [[supernatural]] belief systems, is a form of [[spiritual possession]] whereby certain malevolent extra-dimensional entities, [[demon]]s, gain [[control]] over a mortal person's body, which is then used for an [[evil]] or [[destructive]] purpose. Unlike in [[channelling]] or other benign forms of [[possession]], the subject has no control over the possessing entity and so it will persist until forced to leave the victim, usually through a form of [[exorcism]].
	Many cultures and [[religion]]s contain some concept of demonic possession, but the details vary considerably. Some cultures, in particular the [[Roma people]] believe that demons can also possess animals, plants, deceased persons or inanimate objects.		Many cultures and [[religion]]s contain some concept of demonic possession, but the details vary considerably. Some cultures, in particular the [[Roma people]] believe that demons can also possess animals, plants, deceased persons or inanimate objects.
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Demonic possession, in supernatural belief systems, is a form of spiritual possession whereby certain malevolent extra-dimensional entities, demons, gain control over a mortal person's body, which is then used for an evil or destructive purpose. Unlike in channelling or other benign forms of possession, the subject has no control over the possessing entity and so it will persist until forced to leave the victim, usually through a form of exorcism.

Many cultures and religions contain some concept of demonic possession, but the details vary considerably. Some cultures, in particular the Roma people believe that demons can also possess animals, plants, deceased persons or inanimate objects.