ANGELS AND DEMONS IN MYTHOLOGY, RELIGION, AND ENGLISH LITERATURE: A COMPARATIVE STUDY

Abstract

This article examines the representations of angels and demons in mythology, religious texts, and English literature. It explores the development of angelology and demonology, tracing their origins from ancient mythological beliefs, such as Germanic, Celtic, and Greek traditions, to their integration with Christian doctrine. The study also considers Islamic perspectives, highlighting the role of jinn and Shaytan in religious and literary contexts. By analyzing literary works, including Beowulf and medieval English texts, the article demonstrates how these figures reflect the dualism of good and evil, the interplay between order and chaos, and the moral and spiritual dimensions of human experience. The paper emphasizes the symbolic, moral, and cultural significance of angelic and demonic figures across different traditions, providing a comparative understanding of their evolution in literature and religious thought.