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Apuleius advises the use of demons as mediators between mankind and the gods

Apuleius discussing his views on demons; men worshipping souls

Men, Trinity and devils; philosophers like Apuleius assigned to the demons the middle position between God and men with their eternal misery

The man Christ with Mary as mediator between God and mankind; Christians praying; demons

God the Father with angels, Christ, souls and devils: the man Christ (Word incarnate) is the Mediator between God and men

Death between men and fools; demons, God with saints

Hel met Satan en bestraffing van zondaars door demonen

Offertory during Holy Mass as the true sacrifice of the Mediator between God and mankind

Strijd tussen engel en duivel om de ziel van een mens

Apuleius advises the use of demons as mediators between mankind and the gods

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1300 - 1500
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France
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National Library of the Netherlands
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Angels and devils fighting over souls that are represented as small human beings; the souls are carried to heaven by angels and welcomed by God the Father

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Numa Pompilius and Pythagoras by mystification of the devils resort to hydromancy; devils in hell

Saturn devouring his children; priests of Cybele (Galli) emasculating themselves

The captured pirate Dyonides before Alexander the Great

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