Questions tagged [sheidim-demons]

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In which way do demons have an effect on us?

I would like to know how mazikim, sheidim, se'irim and ruchot rah (often translated as demons or evil spirits) are able to effect our lives. That is, broadly, is their effect physical and psychological? I am not looking for particular examples.
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Can demons have kids with humans?

I heard that some rishonim of blessed memory said demons can have intercourse with humans. So could demons have kids with humans?
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Who is the Demon Ketav Meriri?

What is the Ketav Meriri?
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Checking for sheidim

If I'm concerned about sheidim hanging out in my bedroom is there a procedure for checking to see if there are actually sheidim my vicinity or if it's just my imagination?
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What is the lifespan of demons?

I tried to Google the answer myself but I can't find one. I tried to find the answer using chatgpt 4 but to no avail.
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Do Demons have a physical body?

In Pirkei Avos (5:6) the Mishnah states that 10 things were created erev shabbos on the first Friday of Creation. One of the things that were created were demons. On that the Bartinoro says that Hashem was in the middle of creating them but then…
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