Definition
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Is the practice of evicting demons or other spiritual entities from a person or an area they are believed to have possessed. Depending on the spiritual beliefs of the exorcist, this may be done by causing the entity to swear an oath, performing an elaborate ritual, or simply by commanding it to depart in the name of a higher power. The practice is ancient and part of the belief system of many cultures and religions. There are 2 types of exorcism: possession and demonology.
Demonology
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Systematic study of demons or beliefs about demons. It deals with benevolent beings that have no circle of worshippers or so limited a circle as to be below the rank of gods, and with malevolent beings of all kinds. They're usually violent
Possession
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Is the spirit possession of an individual by a malevolent preternatural being, usually to cure them. Possessions often include: -Erased memories or personalities -Convulsions -Access to hidden knowledge -Access to foreign languages -Changes in vocal intonation
Possession
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Possession often include: -Changes in facial structure -Sudden appearance of injuries -Appearance of lesions -Superhuman strength
Cultural references
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Exorcism has been a popular subject in fiction, especially horror. -Tulasi Dalam -The Dybbuk -The Exorcist -Repossessed -Blue Exorcist -The X-Files -Possessed -Exorcist: The Beginning -Requiem
Religions: Christianity
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They are performed in the name of Jesus Christ The Catholic rite for a formal exorcism, called a "Major Exorcism" The exorcist recites prayers according to the rubrics They make use of religious materials such as icons and sacramentals