Buddhist gods are often artistically depicted as fierce and ferocious. But despite their scary appearances, the "Demonic Divine in Himalayan Art" exhibit at the Phoenix Art Museum shows that they are ...

Shinra evolves from demon to savior, embracing both divinity and demonhood for cosmic balance. Acceptance of being viewed as a devil empowers Shinra to wield humanity's despair as hope.

Ancestors, ghosts, and gods in ancient China -- The Han cult of the dead and salvific religion -- Shanxiao: mountain goblins -- Plague demons and epidemic gods -- The song transformation of Chinese ...