Cacodemomania (n)
kak-oh-dee-moh-may-nee-a
The pathological belief one is possessed by a demon, spirit or evil entity.
Why would anyone need another term for possession when we already have possession? Whatever the reason, we are now lucky enough to have this beauty as an alternative.
Example sentences
“He’s locked in his room in the dark, he claims cacodemomania”
“The priest offers a full exorcism service, including a placebo for those with cacodemomania.”
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